JOHOR BAHRU — It is evident that Malaysia’s film industry is entering an exciting new phase, driven by growing ambition and increasing audience interest.

A bold new collaboration is set to raise the bar even higher with Hunter Eleven: The Awaken, an action-packed conspiracy thriller poised to captivate audiences nationwide.

Directed by Frank See (Air Force: The Movie - Selagi Bernyawa, Legasi: Bomba The Movie) and produced by FXHAMMER FILMS SDN BHD, the film is a locally rooted production with a budget of RM20 million, bringing together top talent and crew from Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong.

It reflects a fresh, global mindset in Malaysian cinema — showcasing the strength of international co-productions and signalling a promising future for the industry.

Hunter Eleven: The Awaken will be led by Shi Yanneng (Kung Fu Hustle, Ip Man, Flash Point) as SADD, alongside Malaysia’s own Sky Iskandar as NOAH.

Joining the cast is Indonesia’s silat icon Yayan Ruhian (The Raid, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Star Wars: The Force Awakens) as WUSHA, alongside fellow Indonesian star Hana Malasan (The Shadow Strays, Susuk), who plays TARA.

Nia Atasha, Peter Davis, Nina Kho, Ariel Izz, Chai Zi, Sangeetha Krishnasamy, Amanda Ang, and Wan Serigala will also join the fray.

What is Hunter Eleven?

This bilingual Malay-English film unfolds against the tense geopolitical landscape of Southeast Asia.

The story follows military intelligence units as they investigate the mysterious disappearance of several elite special operations personnel over the past year.