The Russian fantasy film "Last Bogatyr: Kolobok" has opened in theaters with box office earnings of 244 million rubles, according to a report from DTF. The figure places the movie's debut performance within expectations, as the outlet noted the result was "in the expected range."
The film's opening weekend total was also highlighted by the film industry publication Byulleten Kinoprokatcika, which reported that "Last Bogatyr: Kolobok" had taken the lead in preliminary weekend box office figures. Championat.ru similarly confirmed that the movie's cumulative earnings had surpassed 200 million rubles during its first days of release.
The strong financial start comes amid controversy surrounding the film. According to BFM.ru, the scandal connected to "Kolobok" has escalated to the point of a criminal case being opened. The specifics of the case were not detailed in the available reporting.
Separately, The Insider reported that cinemas in St. Petersburg are continuing to schedule dozens of screenings of the film per day, even as many showings are taking place in nearly empty auditoriums. The report from the outlet "Rotonda" suggests that theaters are maintaining a heavy screening schedule despite weak audience turnout in that city.
The film is part of the popular "Last Bogatyr" franchise, which blends Russian folklore characters with modern storytelling. The new installment centers on the character Kolobok, a familiar figure from Slavic fairy tales.
The box office performance of "Last Bogatyr: Kolobok" will be watched closely in the coming weeks to see whether it can sustain its opening momentum, particularly as the criminal investigation into the film continues to develop.
