The Russian box office battle over the weekend featured a familiar favorite reclaiming the top spot. The folk-tale adaptation At the Command of the Pike, led by actor Nikita Kologriv, once again dominated revenues across Russia and the CIS, according to kinobusiness.com. By the end of two days, the film had amassed a substantial gross, underscoring its broad appeal across audiences in the region. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
Trailing close behind, Renat Davletyarov’s science fiction thriller Man from Nowhere posted strong numbers, securing second place with a box office total surpassing the forty-seven million rubles mark. The momentum suggests steady interest in genre cinema and provocative storytelling among contemporary Russian audiences. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
In third place, the American horror feature Five Nights at Freddy’s drew significant attention, recording approximately thirty-eight and a half million rubles. The film features Josh Hutcherson in a leading role, and it’s important to note that reported figures exclude Russia and Belarus, where the release had not yet been officially confirmed. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
Fourth in the charts was the drama Lord of the Wind, headlined by Fyodor Bondarchuk, which earned around thirty-four and a half million rubles. The title resonated with viewers seeking sweeping performances and expansive storytelling wrapped in a cinematic experience. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
Rounding out the regional top five was the Russian production Empresses, featuring Yulia Peresild, Anna Ukolova, and Ksenia Utekhina. Its gross approached the thirty-four million rubles threshold, signaling steady domestic interest in character-driven cinema. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
On November 5, industry outlets reported significant news from the folk-tale pipeline. The project At the Order of the Pike is slated for production with Nikita Kologriv cast as Emelya, a casting choice that fans widely noted. The film’s premiere had already propelled the title to impressive early box office benchmarks, surpassing the one billion rubles milestone after its debut on October 26. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)
National Unity Day celebrations also touched the cultural landscape when the singer SHAMAN performed the Russian anthem in the early hours, joined by Ekaterina Mizulina. The moment underscored how national festivities often intersect with the film season, adding a layer of ceremonial resonance to the weekend’s entertainment calendar. (Citation: kinobusiness.com)