The Moskino cinema chain intends to broaden its slate with more Asian films, a development noted by DEA News. The expansion comes as audiences for Asian cinema in North America show steady growth, prompting exhibitors to diversify offerings beyond traditional markets.
Industry observers point out that Russian theaters and on demand platforms have already widened catalogs with works from major Korean, Chinese, and Japanese rights holders. This trend aligns with a broader shift in global cinema where Asian titles attract diverse audiences and generate strong box office and streaming performance, according to market reports and industry briefings.
Recent programming updates include the Karo network planning to screen the Chinese film The Wandering Earth-2, alongside Korean titles such as Return to Seoul, Night Owl, and Ghost by the Lake. In addition, well-received South Korean films like The Emergency, Ship to Busan, and Decision to Leave have dominated online conversations and found strong audience engagement. Chinese releases such as Escape From Space and Japan’s Drive My Car, along with notable animation comebacks, have also performed well at the domestic box office and on home viewing platforms. Weather Boy and Beautiful and the Dragon are cited as examples of successful cross-border releases that resonate with audiences across North America. (Source attribution: DEA News)
News from Kion (MTS) and Kinopoisk (Yandex) confirms a deliberate expansion of their Asian cinema catalogs, signaling a growing appetite for Asian storytelling. They also note that KBS, one of Korea’s largest studios, is preparing to roll out a slate of special dramas in the near future, remarks that were shared by Iván Grinin, Vice President of Content at ivi. (Source attribution: industry briefings)
Earlier reports also highlighted a forthcoming Russian-Chinese art fair set to take place in Blagoveshchensk during the summer, underscoring ongoing cultural exchanges and collaborative projects in the region. (Source attribution: event coverage)