Named "Twentieth Century Fox World," the movie studio's first theme park is set to open 2016 as part of Resorts World Genting, a leisure and entertainment complex in Malaysia. Plans for the 25-acre park include more than 25 rides and attractions based on Fox films such as "Ice Age," "Rio," "Alien vs. Predator," "Planet of the Apes" and "Night at the Museum."

The announcement adds to the slew of theme parks that have opened in South East Asia, with Asia's first Legoland opening in Malaysia in 2012 as the most recent. The $243 million, 30-hectare theme park dedicated to the colorful kids' bricks is made up of 40 rides, shows and attractions.

In October of this year, it added a Legoland Waterpark -- the brand's largest to date. A Legoland hotel, the final phase of the resort, will open in early 2014, said officials.

Singapore has Universal Studios, which opened in 2010 as part of Resorts World Sentosa.

In Thailand, Cartoon Network Amazone water park is expected to open near the resort city of Pattaya in mid 2014.