The film Bremen Town Musicians has reportedly earned 1 billion rubles at the Russian box office by the fourth day after its premiere, according to UAIS data. This milestone underscores the movie’s strong reception in Russian cinemas and marks a notable achievement for domestic comedy cinema this season.
In the broader context of 2024 releases, the comedy is positioned as the second film to surpass the billion-ruble mark, closely following Slave-2. On its third day of release, Slave-2 had already crossed the same threshold, helped by strong pre-sales and rapid word-of-mouth momentum in the weeks surrounding its debut.
Bremen Town Musicians opened in domestic theaters on January 1 and was directed by Alexey Nuzhny. The ensemble cast includes Tikhon Zhiznevsky, Valentina Lyapina, Roman Kurtsyn, Askar Nigamedzyanov, Irina Gorbacheva, and several other notable performers who contribute to a lively, ensemble-driven comedy experience.
Meanwhile, Milos Bikovic recently commented on the billion-ruble milestone for Slave-2, describing Klim Shipenko’s project as a film that holds a special place for him. He characterized it as story about the salvation of another human soul, description that underscores the emotional resonance some viewers have found in the film.
The premiere of Slave-2 occurred on January 1, 2024. Over its first weekend, the sequel amassed approximately 295 million rubles, with the total box office surpassing 1 billion rubles in the days following its release. This performance illustrates the enduring appetite for high-profile sequels in the modern Russian market and the continued pull of well-known franchises among audiences.
Earlier reporting from a star of the series A Boy’s Words highlighted ongoing discussions about the most challenging characters to portray, highlighting the industry interest in the craft behind these performances. The comment speaks to the broader conversation about character complexity and actor interpretation within contemporary Russian television and cinema.