The Russian box office over the weekend saw Yuri Khmelnitsky’s film Ice-3 reclaim the top spot in Russia and the CIS, a figure confirmed by TASS. The weekend results underscored Ice-3’s strong showing, drawing audiences across major cities and driving theaters to bustling crowds as families and fans of contemporary cinema turned out in force.
Ice-3 earned 462.5 million rubles from February 22 through February 25, cementing its position at the head of the weekend charts. In second place, Mikhail Lokshin’s adaptation The Master and Margarita captured 191.5 million rubles, proving that classic literary adaptations still pull audiences when paired with contemporary production values. The fantasy drama sector also performed well, with Alexander Guryanov’s Commander securing third place and accumulating 94 million rubles in that period. These results illustrate a weekend where genre variety drew consistent attendance across screen formats and regional markets.
Reports indicate that Ice-3’s box office revenue surpassed the one-billion-ruble mark within ten days of its release on the Russian box office, a milestone celebrated as one of the fastest-breeding successes for a film released in the first months of 2024. This achievement places Ice-3 among a relatively small group of titles that have crossed the billion-ruble barrier during the current year, highlighting its broad appeal and the audience’s appetite for high-energy storytelling and cinematic spectacle.
Plot-wise, Ice-3 continues the series by following Nadya, who has grown from her earlier appearances to become a determined figure skater. Her dream is to win the Ice Cup, a goal that parallels her mother’s celebrated legacy in the sport. Nadya’s path is complicated by parental concerns; her father, Sasha Gorin, worries about her safety and the risks involved in balancing intense training with personal life. Amid the skating routines and competition pressure, Nadya meets a young hockey player from Moscow. The two form a connection that adds emotional depth to her journey, illustrating how personal relationships intersect with athletic ambition in a coming-of-age sports drama.
The cast boasts notable talents who anchor the film’s dynamic performances. Anna Savranskaya and Stepan Belozerov lead the principal roles, delivering the central chemistry and drive of Nadya and her support system. Returning to familiar characters, Alexander Petrov resumes his role as Sasha Gorin, while Maria Aronova reprises her portrayal of Irina Shatalina, the respected figure skating coach guiding Nadya through triumphs and setbacks alike. The ensemble’s balance of youthful energy and seasoned experience helps ground the film’s more sensational moments with authentic emotional resonance.
In a related note for fans of the broader entertainment landscape, the industry saw a prominent return to the spotlight by Philip Kirkorov, who appeared on the big screen in a role that drew attention from audiences and media alike. This cameo added an extra layer of star power to a weekend that already showcased a blend of music-adjacent appeal and cinematic storytelling.