Updates on Paramount Theme Park in Bali: What We Know So Far (2024)

If you are a fan of movies and theme parks, you might be interested to know that Paramount Pictures is planning to open a new theme park in Bali, Indonesia, by 2025. This will be the first international theme park in Indonesia, and the biggest one in Southeast Asia.

Paramount Pictures is the company behind blockbuster franchises such as Transformers, Mission: Impossible, Top Gun, and Sonic The Hedgehog. The theme park will feature rides, attractions, and exhibits based on these and other popular movies and TV shows, including those from Nickelodeon, such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora The Explorer.

The theme park will also have a zone called Land Of Legends, which will showcase Indonesian culture and folklore, with a unique Indonesian-inspired ride that will be the first of its kind in any international theme park.

The theme park will be part of an integrated resort that will span 600 hectares of land in West Bali. The resort will also include two themed hotels: Paramount Grand Resort and Nickelodeon Resort, which will offer direct access to the theme park and bundle deals for guests. The resort will also have shopping and dining options, as well as other entertainment facilities.

The project is a collaboration between Paramount Pictures and an Indonesian developer called Kios, which has secured a land use agreement with the local government. The project has also received support from various officials, who see it as a way to boost tourism and economic development in Bali.

However, details and imagery of the upcoming theme park are scarce, as the project is still in its early stages of development. There is no official website or social media account for the theme park yet, and the final design of the park is expected to take another nine months to complete. The construction of the park is also dependent on the completion of a toll road that will connect Gilimanuk and Mengwi, which is still undergoing land acquisition.

Updates on Paramount Theme Park in Bali

The Paramount theme park in Bali is part of the KBS Park project, which stands for Kerthi Bali Semesta. KBS Park is a 615.9 Ha land development in the heart of New Bali, that will be the first integrated international tourism destination in Indonesia

As per today (26/12/2023) 2 years after the signed agreement, we couldn’t find a notable news updates regarding the development. But here we will list it in a timeline manner:

1. July 2021: Paramount Pictures signs an agreement with Indonesian company Kios to create a theme park in the Jembrana regency of Bali.
2. February 2023: Bali Governor confirms that the plans for the theme park are moving forward and that it will be “no less cool than Disneyland”.
3. July 2023: Signed MoU between PT Kios Kreasi and Paramount Pictures.
4. August 2023: A permit for land development has been submitted to the government for KBS Park
5. 2025: The theme park is projected to open, featuring attractions based on Paramount Pictures’ movies and TV shows, as well as a zone dedicated to Indonesian culture and legends.

Impact on Local Communities

The theme park will have a significant impact on the local communities in Jembrana, West Bali, both positive and negative. Here are some of the possible impacts are:

1. Economic impact: The theme park will create jobs, increase tourism revenue, and stimulate the local economy. It will also generate taxes and fees for the local government, which can be used for community development. However, it may also increase the cost of living, create income inequality, and cause environmental degradation.
2. Social impact: The theme park will bring people together, foster a sense of community, and promote cultural understanding. It will also showcase the local traditions, folklore, and history, enhancing the identity and pride of the locals. However, it may also cause social conflicts, cultural clashes, and loss of authenticity.
3. Environmental impact: The theme park will require a large amount of land, water, and energy, which may affect the natural resources and ecosystems of the area. It will also produce waste, noise, and pollution, which may harm the health and well-being of the locals and the visitors. However, it may also implement sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy, recycling waste, and preserving biodiversity.

These are some of the potential impacts of the theme park on the local communities in Jembrana, West Bali.