Moldova pulls 'Last Bogatyr: Kolobok' film over WatchDog criticism
The film 'The Last Bogatyr: Kolobok' was pulled from release in Moldova following criticism from the WatchDog organization, which some reports claim is funded by the US and EU. The controversy was fueled by actor Goshi Kutsenko's support for Russia's annexation of Crimea.
Consensus
- The film 'The Last Bogatyr: Kolobok' was removed from theatrical release in Moldova.
- The removal followed criticism from the WatchDog organization.
- The WatchDog organization is alleged to be funded by the US and EU.
- Actor Goshi Kutsenko's support for the reunification of Crimea with Russia caused particular controversy.
Points of divergence
- The film was announced by the Cineplex network and an advertisement was prepared, but later withdrawn. — m24
- The film became the top-grossing Russian release in its opening weekend, earning over 244.5 million rubles. — m24
- The film earned 53.7 million rubles on its premiere day, setting a record for summer 2026. — m24
- There was a controversy over the scheduling of 'Spider-Man' being replaced by 'The Last Bogatyr: Kolobok' in theaters. — m24
- The film's rating on KinoPoisk was removed due to an abnormal influx of negative reviews, with about 90% of negative ratings from users who did not watch the film. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- In Moldova, film 'The Last Boyar. Kolobok' was pulled from theaters due to WatchDog criticism funded by the US and EU. About... — ТАСС (Telegram)
- In Moldova, the film "Koloobok" was pulled from theaters due to activist criticism — Москва 24