Overview
- The trailer arrives after a Venice premiere that drew a reported 12-minute ovation and screenings in Toronto, San Sebastian and London, with a Red Sea Film Festival slot set for December.
- Jude Law plays Putin opposite Paul Dano as adviser Vadim Baranov, a character loosely modeled on Vladislav Surkov, with Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Jeffrey Wright and Will Keen among the cast.
- The film is produced by Curiosa Films and Gaumont with France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions and Disney+ participation, and Gaumont is handling French distribution and international sales.
- Festival responses praised performances even as some reviewers criticized an episodic structure and lengthy runtime.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called interest in Putin natural, a U.S. producer told TASS the film is mostly positive toward Russia, and reports cite a January 2026 theatrical window and potential Russian screenings that have not been confirmed.