The film had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival on 18 September 2025. It was released theatrically in Indonesia on 2 October 2025.
Premise
Set in 2001, Rangga & Cinta follows Cinta, a popular high school student who becomes interested in Rangga, an introverted student who wins the school's poetry contest. Then, she begins to develop feelings for him.
Following the release of Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2 in 2016, director Riri Riza hinted at the possibility of a third installment. In May 2024, producer Mira Lesmana stated that the idea of a musical remake was conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, initially envisioned as a series. An open casting took place in June 2024. Nicholas Saputra, who portrayed Rangga in the original film, served as a producer on this film, marking his feature producing debut. Barunson E&A and Imajinari financed the film.
In February 2025, the cast of the film was announced. Riza revealed that the casting process lasted six months. Principal photography concluded in March 2025.
Music
In March 2025, it was reported that Anto Hoed and Melly Goeslaw returned to compose the score and write new songs, having previously worked on the original film.
Musicians Eva Celia and Bilal Indrajaya released the film's theme song, "Rangga & Cinta", on 20 August 2025.
Songs performed in the film include:
"Kubahagia" - Chorus
"Di Mana Malumu" - Cinta, Alya, Milly, Maura, and Karmen
^These new songs written in collaboration with Mira Lesmana.
Release
Rangga & Cinta had its world premiere at the 30th Busan International Film Festival on 18 September 2025 at A Window on Asian Cinema section. The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 2 October 2025. Vidio acquired the distribution rights to the film, releasing it on 13 February 2026.
