The Old Genie

An upcoming Russian adventure fantasy, The Old Genie follows a schoolboy in Moscow named Volodya who discovers a mysterious lamp in the river. From it emerges a genie called Khottabych, who offers to grant the boy's wishes. However, these magical favors create more complications than they solve. As Volodya becomes involved in the genie's own struggles, he and his friends travel back in time to an ancient Eastern wedding. Their goal is to prevent the marriage of the genie's daughter to a man she does not love and to secure Khottabych's freedom.

The film is directed by Nikita Vlasov, who previously directed Mute in 2018. Vlasov also co-wrote the screenplay with Andrey Zolotarev. Fyodor Bondarchuk stars in the lead role as the genie. The production is a collaboration between several companies, including the Cinema Fund, Art Pictures Studio, National Media Group, and Lunapark Film Company. The movie has a runtime of 100 minutes and is scheduled for release on January 1, 2027.