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Cheburashka 2 Extends Box-Office Lead Into Second Week Across Russia and CIS

Producers locked in a January 1, 2027 release for a third film, with overseas distribution talks for the current sequel underway.

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Overview

  • Industry data show the film remained the weekend leader for a second straight week across Russia and the CIS.
  • EAIS reports more than 9.1 million viewers by day 11 of release, with grosses approaching 5 billion rubles.
  • Producer Eduard Iloyan announced Cheburashka 3 will debut in Russian cinemas on January 1, 2027.
  • The team is negotiating foreign theatrical distribution for Cheburashka 2 to reach new audiences abroad.
  • Holiday box-office receipts from January 1–11 topped 10 billion rubles, with 2026 premieres contributing the majority and Cheburashka 2 the largest share.