Introduction "Planes 2" (Planes: Fire & Rescue) is a 2014 animated spin-off from DisneyToon Studios that expands the aerial world of Cars into a firefighting rescue drama. In Indonesia, the film’s dubbed version transformed this action-adventure into a localized cultural artifact—shaped by language choices, voice casting, translation strategies, and audience expectations. This treatise explores how dubbing mediates narrative, identity, and reception; why localized performance matters; and how "Planes 2" in Indonesian illuminates broader dynamics in global media circulation.
Planes 2: Fire & Rescue (2014), the sequel to Disney’s Planes (2013) and a spin-off of the Cars franchise, represents a significant case study in the localization of Western animation for the Southeast Asian market. Unlike the first film, which received a theatrical release with subtitles in Indonesia, Planes 2 was strategically positioned for a broader audience through a full (alih suara). This paper analyzes the context, production, linguistic strategies, and cultural reception of the Indonesian dub, arguing that it functioned not merely as a translation but as a re-culturation aimed at maximizing box office revenue and resonating with Indonesian children and families. planes 2 dubbing indonesia
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