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otherrussiamedium impact10/08/2026, 18:31:09Confidence 66/100

Russian distributors postponed Spider-Man for ‘Kolobok’; screens remain empty

Russian distributors postponed the release of Spider-Man to support the screening of 'Kolobok.' However, reports indicate that the film saw no ticket sales during its showings in St. Petersburg.

Location: St. Petersburg

Claims & verification status

Claimed

The film 'Kolobok' had no ticket sales during its showings in St. Petersburg — not independently verified.

Attributed to: Rotonda
Claimed

Russian distributors postponed the release of Spider-Man to support the screening of 'Kolobok' — not independently verified.

Attributed to: Russian distributors

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Impact analysis

Who claims what

  • Russian distributors postponed the release of Spider-Man to support the screening of 'Kolobok' — not independently verified. (per Rotonda)
  • The film 'Kolobok' had no ticket sales during its showings in St. Petersburg — not independently verified. (per Rotonda)
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Our assessment

If the reported claims are accurate, this suggests limited consumer interest in certain domestically promoted entertainment products despite efforts to create space for them.…

Sources & evidence

articleMeduza (independent Russian, EN)(class B)original
articleMeduza (independent Russian, EN)(class B)original