Le Mage du Kremlin (2026)
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| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $652,300 | Details |
| International Box Office | $2,287,036 | Details |
| Worldwide Box Office | $2,939,336 | |
| OpusData ID: 764610100 More info... | ||
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
Russia, in the 1990s. The USSR is collapsing. In the turmoil of a country in reconstruction, a young man of formidable intelligence, Vadim Baranov, forges his own path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the unofficial advisor to a former KGB agent destined for absolute power, the future “Tsar” Vladimir Putin. Immersed in the heart of the system, Baranov becomes a central cog in the new Russia, shaping narratives, images, and perceptions. But one presence eludes his control: Ksenia, a free and elusive woman, embodies a possible escape, far from the logic of influence and domination. Fifteen years later, after withdrawing into silence, Baranov agrees to speak. What he reveals blurs the lines between reality and fiction, conviction and strategy. The Kremlin Sorcerer is a plunge into the inner workings of power, a narrative where every word conceals a hidden meaning.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $485,979 (74.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 22.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 582 opening theaters/582 max. theaters, 1.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $652,300 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 15th, 2026 (Limited) by Vertical Entertainment, released as The Wizard of the Kremlin |
| International Releases: | January 21st, 2026 (Limited) (France)
February 12th, 2026 (Limited), released as Il mago del Cremlino (Italy) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Čaroděj z Kremlu (Czech Republic) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Čarodejník z Kremľa (Slovakia) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Wizard of the Kremlin (Netherlands) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 16th, 2026 by Vertical Entertainment, released as The Wizard of the Kremlin |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual material, graphic nudity, violence and a grisly image. (Rating bulletin 2933 (cert #55990), 4/22/2026) |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
| Film festival: | Venice Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Moscow, Russia |
| Plot point: | KGB, Political |
| Subgenre: | Political Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1990s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | France 2 Cinema, France Television, Gaumont |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | - | $485,979 | 582 | $835 | $485,979 | 1 | |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $28,483 | -94% | 73 | $390 | $632,407 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 14 | $310,719 | 582 | $534 | $310,719 | 1 | ||
| May 16, 2026 | - | $96,441 | -69% | 582 | $166 | $407,160 | 2 | |
| May 17, 2026 | - | $78,819 | -18% | 582 | $135 | $485,979 | 3 | |
| May 18, 2026 | - | $29,383 | -63% | 582 | $50 | $515,362 | 4 | |
| May 19, 2026 | - | $40,234 | +37% | 582 | $69 | $555,596 | 5 | |
| May 20, 2026 | - | $32,717 | -19% | 582 | $56 | $588,313 | 6 | |
| May 21, 2026 | - | $15,611 | -52% | 582 | $27 | $603,924 | 7 | |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $6,075 | -61% | -98% | 73 | $83 | $609,999 | 8 |
| May 23, 2026 | - | $11,091 | +83% | -88% | 73 | $152 | $621,090 | 9 |
| May 24, 2026 | - | $11,317 | +2% | -86% | 73 | $155 | $632,407 | 10 |
| May 25, 2026 | - | $9,430 | -17% | -68% | 73 | $129 | $641,837 | 11 |
| May 26, 2026 | - | $3,872 | -59% | -90% | 73 | $53 | $645,709 | 12 |
| May 27, 2026 | - | $4,306 | +11% | -87% | 73 | $59 | $650,015 | 13 |
| May 28, 2026 | - | $2,285 | -47% | -85% | 73 | $31 | $652,300 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 16 | $603,924 | 582 | $1,038 | $603,924 | 1 | |
| May 22, 2026 | 27 | $48,376 | -92% | 73 | $663 | $652,300 | 2 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/16/2026 | $1,195 | 5 | 146 | 0 | $99,956 | 8/3/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 3/12/2026 | $24,798 | 35 | 35 | 92 | $75,048 | 4/24/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/26/2026 | $26,604 | 96 | 96 | 96 | $27,319 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Finland | 3/13/2026 | $16,513 | 50 | 50 | 54 | $43,532 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/12/2026 | $386,139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,123,303 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 4/16/2026 | $141,548 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $200,744 | 4/29/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/26/2026 | $81,239 | 61 | 61 | 122 | $247,269 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 3/12/2026 | $50,348 | 42 | 42 | 0 | $134,327 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| Romania | 5/15/2026 | $24,830 | 81 | 81 | 0 | $59,290 | 7/15/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/26/2026 | $14,379 | 37 | 37 | 65 | $32,189 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/6/2026 | $134,459 | 113 | 113 | 164 | $218,041 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 5/8/2026 | $4,793 | 38 | 38 | 38 | $5,314 | 5/14/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/17/2026 | $20,704 | 55 | 55 | 55 | $20,704 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,287,036 | 8/3/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Paul Dano | Vadim Baranov |
Supporting
| Alicia Vikander | Ksenia | |
| Tom Sturridge | Banker | |
| Will Keen | ||
| Jeffrey Wright | American Journalist |
Leading
| Jude Law | Vladimir Putin |
Production and Technical Credits
| Olivier Assayas | Director | |
| Olivier Assayas | Screenwriter | |
| Emmanuel Carrere | Screenwriter | |
| Giuliano da Empoli | Story based on the novel by | |
| Oliver Delbosc | Producer | |
| Sidonie Dumas | Producer | |
| Alexandra Abrams | Executive Producer | |
| Justin Ardalan-Raikes | Executive Producer | |
| Sylvie Barthet | Executive Producer | |
| Niraj Bhatia | Executive Producer | |
| Lee Broda | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Doherty | Executive Producer | |
| Max Kondziolka | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart Manashil | Executive Producer | |
| Joel Michaely | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Paletta | Executive Producer | |
| Thomas Pierce | Executive Producer | |
| Jeff Rice | Executive Producer | |
| Dean Sansovich | Executive Producer | |
| Theodore Shivdasani | Executive Producer | |
| Hugh Strange | Executive Producer | |
| Scott Weber | Executive Producer | |
| Yorick Le Saux | Cinematographer | |
| Marion Monnier | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
Russia, in the 1990s. The USSR is collapsing. In the turmoil of a country in reconstruction, a young man of formidable intelligence, Vadim Baranov, forges his own path. First an artist, then a reality TV producer, he becomes the unofficial advisor to a former KGB agent destined for absolute power, the future “Tsar” Vladimir Putin. Immersed in the heart of the system, Baranov becomes a central cog in the new Russia, shaping narratives, images, and perceptions. But one presence eludes his control: Ksenia, a free and elusive woman, embodies a possible escape, far from the logic of influence and domination. Fifteen years later, after withdrawing into silence, Baranov agrees to speak. What he reveals blurs the lines between reality and fiction, conviction and strategy. The Kremlin Sorcerer is a plunge into the inner workings of power, a narrative where every word conceals a hidden meaning.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $485,979 (74.5% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 1.34 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 22.2% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 582 opening theaters/582 max. theaters, 1.1 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $652,300 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 15th, 2026 (Limited) by Vertical Entertainment, released as The Wizard of the Kremlin |
| International Releases: | January 21st, 2026 (Limited) (France)
February 12th, 2026 (Limited), released as Il mago del Cremlino (Italy) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Čaroděj z Kremlu (Czech Republic) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as Čarodejník z Kremľa (Slovakia) February 26th, 2026 (Limited), released as The Wizard of the Kremlin (Netherlands) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | June 16th, 2026 by Vertical Entertainment, released as The Wizard of the Kremlin |
| MPA Rating: | R for language, some sexual material, graphic nudity, violence and a grisly image. (Rating bulletin 2933 (cert #55990), 4/22/2026) |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
| Film festival: | Venice Film Festival 2025 |
| Geographical setting: | Moscow, Russia |
| Plot point: | KGB, Political |
| Subgenre: | Political Thriller |
| Time period setting: | 1990s |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | France 2 Cinema, France Television, Gaumont |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | - | $485,979 | 582 | $835 | $485,979 | 1 | |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $28,483 | -94% | 73 | $390 | $632,407 | 2 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 14 | $310,719 | 582 | $534 | $310,719 | 1 | ||
| May 16, 2026 | - | $96,441 | -69% | 582 | $166 | $407,160 | 2 | |
| May 17, 2026 | - | $78,819 | -18% | 582 | $135 | $485,979 | 3 | |
| May 18, 2026 | - | $29,383 | -63% | 582 | $50 | $515,362 | 4 | |
| May 19, 2026 | - | $40,234 | +37% | 582 | $69 | $555,596 | 5 | |
| May 20, 2026 | - | $32,717 | -19% | 582 | $56 | $588,313 | 6 | |
| May 21, 2026 | - | $15,611 | -52% | 582 | $27 | $603,924 | 7 | |
| May 22, 2026 | - | $6,075 | -61% | -98% | 73 | $83 | $609,999 | 8 |
| May 23, 2026 | - | $11,091 | +83% | -88% | 73 | $152 | $621,090 | 9 |
| May 24, 2026 | - | $11,317 | +2% | -86% | 73 | $155 | $632,407 | 10 |
| May 25, 2026 | - | $9,430 | -17% | -68% | 73 | $129 | $641,837 | 11 |
| May 26, 2026 | - | $3,872 | -59% | -90% | 73 | $53 | $645,709 | 12 |
| May 27, 2026 | - | $4,306 | +11% | -87% | 73 | $59 | $650,015 | 13 |
| May 28, 2026 | - | $2,285 | -47% | -85% | 73 | $31 | $652,300 | 14 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | 16 | $603,924 | 582 | $1,038 | $603,924 | 1 | |
| May 22, 2026 | 27 | $48,376 | -92% | 73 | $663 | $652,300 | 2 |
Top International Territories
Box Office Summary Per Territory
| Territory | Release Date |
Opening Weekend |
Opening Weekend Screens/Theaters |
Maximum Screens/Theaters |
Theatrical Engagements |
Total Box Office |
Report Date |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 7/16/2026 | $1,195 | 5 | 146 | 0 | $99,956 | 8/3/2026 | |||
| Croatia | 3/12/2026 | $24,798 | 35 | 35 | 92 | $75,048 | 4/24/2026 | |||
| Czech Republic | 2/26/2026 | $26,604 | 96 | 96 | 96 | $27,319 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Finland | 3/13/2026 | $16,513 | 50 | 50 | 54 | $43,532 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Italy | 2/12/2026 | $386,139 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $1,123,303 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Mexico | 4/16/2026 | $141,548 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $200,744 | 4/29/2026 | |||
| Netherlands | 2/26/2026 | $81,239 | 61 | 61 | 122 | $247,269 | 4/6/2026 | |||
| Portugal | 3/12/2026 | $50,348 | 42 | 42 | 0 | $134,327 | 5/5/2026 | |||
| Romania | 5/15/2026 | $24,830 | 81 | 81 | 0 | $59,290 | 7/15/2026 | |||
| Slovakia | 2/26/2026 | $14,379 | 37 | 37 | 65 | $32,189 | 4/13/2026 | |||
| Spain | 3/6/2026 | $134,459 | 113 | 113 | 164 | $218,041 | 4/4/2026 | |||
| Turkey | 5/8/2026 | $4,793 | 38 | 38 | 38 | $5,314 | 5/14/2026 | |||
| United Kingdom | 4/17/2026 | $20,704 | 55 | 55 | 55 | $20,704 | 4/22/2026 | |||
| International Total | $2,287,036 | 8/3/2026 | ||||||||
Note: Territories vary in whether they report screens or theaters. Full details on international box office data are available via our OpusData service.
Leading
| Paul Dano | Vadim Baranov |
Supporting
| Alicia Vikander | Ksenia | |
| Tom Sturridge | Banker | |
| Will Keen | ||
| Jeffrey Wright | American Journalist |
Leading
| Jude Law | Vladimir Putin |
Production and Technical Credits
| Olivier Assayas | Director | |
| Olivier Assayas | Screenwriter | |
| Emmanuel Carrere | Screenwriter | |
| Giuliano da Empoli | Story based on the novel by | |
| Oliver Delbosc | Producer | |
| Sidonie Dumas | Producer | |
| Alexandra Abrams | Executive Producer | |
| Justin Ardalan-Raikes | Executive Producer | |
| Sylvie Barthet | Executive Producer | |
| Niraj Bhatia | Executive Producer | |
| Lee Broda | Executive Producer | |
| Patrick Doherty | Executive Producer | |
| Max Kondziolka | Executive Producer | |
| Stuart Manashil | Executive Producer | |
| Joel Michaely | Executive Producer | |
| Michael Paletta | Executive Producer | |
| Thomas Pierce | Executive Producer | |
| Jeff Rice | Executive Producer | |
| Dean Sansovich | Executive Producer | |
| Theodore Shivdasani | Executive Producer | |
| Hugh Strange | Executive Producer | |
| Scott Weber | Executive Producer | |
| Yorick Le Saux | Cinematographer | |
| Marion Monnier | Editor |
Cast and crew with above-the-line roles are marked in bold. The line marks the division between above-the-line and below-the-line roles.
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.