Don't Mess With Baba Yaga

Don't Mess With Baba Yaga is a Russian fantasy comedy for families. The story follows a young boy named Petya who hopes to reunite his parents before the New Year, as they currently prioritize their careers over their home life. Amidst these struggles, Father Frost sends Yaga to Petya to undergo a process of re-education.

The film was directed by Alexander Voitinsky, following his previous works including Black Lightning, The Jungle, Wish of the Fairy Fish, and The Enchanted Tinderbox. It precedes his 2026 project, The Little Mammoth. The screenplay was written by Ksenia Mironova and Maria Zinovieva, with production handled by the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation and Studio +1. Ksenia Mironova also served as a producer alongside Alla Sobetski and Dmitry Ketov.

Released on November 13, 2025, the movie has a runtime of 90 minutes. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.4 on IMDb based on 13 votes and a score of 6.5 on TMDB from 4 votes.