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Cheburashka 2 Stays No. 1 as Third Film Is Set for Jan. 1, 2027

Producers have scheduled a third film for New Year 2027, signaling expansion beyond the domestic holiday market.

Overview

  • Cheburashka 2 remains atop the Russian and CIS box office for a second week, leading the latest weekend rankings, according to kinobusiness.com.
  • The franchise’s next installment has been officially slated for theatrical release on January 1, 2027, producer Eduard Iloyan said.
  • Talks are underway to secure international distribution for Cheburashka 2, with negotiations in progress to screen the film abroad.
  • By the 11th day of release, the sequel had attracted 9,105,722 viewers, based on EAIS data from the Film Fund.
  • The film hit major grossing milestones rapidly, surpassing 1 billion rubles on day two, 3 billion by day five, and 4 billion by day eight.