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By Jennifer Borget
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Intense spy adventure sequel with animated violence.
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Ejen Ali: The Movie 2
What's the Story?
In EJEN ALI: THE MOVIE 2, young secret agent Ali (voiced by Ida Rahayu Yusoff) is in the futuristic city of Cyberaya, where he's chosen to lead Project Satria, a mission built around a powerful new armor suit designed to push MATA agents to their limits. As a mysterious hacker threatens to expose dangerous secrets, Ali must figure out who to trust and what kind of leader he wants to be. With action-packed battles, robotic enemies, and emotional choices, this sequel tests Ali's courage and reminds him that being a hero isn't about power, it's about heart, honesty, and teamwork.
Is It Any Good?
This sequel delivers an exciting, character-driven story that deepens Ali's journey as a young hero. The plot focuses on leadership, rivalry, and responsibility as Ali learns what it means to guide others rather than act alone. His friendships are tested, and his growing confidence is challenged by mistakes that put his team in danger.
The constant action keeps the pace moving, but it also leaves little room for humor or quieter emotional moments. Some twists arrive quickly, and the villain's motivations aren't as strong as in the first film. Still, the story has heart, reminding viewers that courage isn't about perfection, but about learning from failure, trusting your friends, and standing up for what's right.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about what Ali learns about leadership and teamwork in this movie. How does his behavior toward his friends change by the end?
The movie shows that power can be used for good or bad purposes. How do different characters use their power in the story?
What does the Satria suit mean to Ali? How does it connect to the idea of responsibility?
This movie is more serious than the first one. Do you think that made the story better, or harder to connect with?
How does the movie show that being a hero isn't about having the best gadgets or powers?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : October 1, 2025
- Cast : Ida Rahayu Yusoff , Noorhayati Maslini , Shafiq Isa
- Directors : Usamah Zaid Yasin , Nazmi Yatim
- Inclusion Information : Asian Movie Director(s) , Southeast Asian Movie Director(s) , Female Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Actor(s) , Southeast Asian Movie Actor(s) , Asian Movie Writer(s) , Southeast Asian Movie Writer(s)
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Adventures , Family Stories , Friendship , Sports ( Martial arts ) , Superheroes
- Run time : 115 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : October 22, 2025
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