The film “Slave-2” climbed to the position of the second-highest earner at the Russian box office, according to TASS reports. In Russia, the movie accrued 3.518 billion rubles in ticket sales, edging out the original Avatar by James Cameron in domestic receipts. The top spot remains with Dmitry Dyachenko’s “Cheburashka,” which has grossed a combined 6.787 billion rubles to date.
On January 6, it was announced that Klim Shipenko’s “Kholop-2” had reached 2 billion rubles in box office revenue within just six days. Meanwhile, Alexei Nazhny’s animated feature “The Bremen Town Musicians” joined the leadership ranks, with its first weekend earnings totaling 1,470,325,364 rubles. (Source: industry press and box office trackers.)
January 15 brought commentary from film critic David Shneiderov, who attributed the success of “Slave-2” in part to a lack of strong competition in Russian cinemas at the moment. He suggested that the film’s billion-ruble milestone is due to a dearth of high-profile releases in theaters, allowing the sequel to capture the audience’s attention. (Source: film criticism outlets.)
Shneiderov also noted that the sequel’s performance could be traced to the enduring appeal of the first installment, complemented by well-executed public relations and production work. He hinted that discussions about a third installment of Klim Shipenko’s comedy are not far off, given the momentum generated by the follow-up. (Source: criticism roundups.)
Earlier statements from Milos Bikovich indicate a personal interpretation of the original film, describing “Slave” as a narrative about salvation and the solace found within the human spirit. This viewpoint adds a thematic thread to the broader conversation surrounding the series’ reception and potential future installments. (Source: interview disclosures.)