The Wizard of the Kremlin (2026)
Power was the plan. Putin was the consequence.
In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.
Director: Olivier Assayas
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 136 min
Release Date: January 21, 2026
Cast
- Paul Dano - Vadim Baranov
- Jude Law - Vladimir Putin
- Alicia Vikander - Ksenia
- Tom Sturridge - Dmitri Sidorov
- Will Keen - Boris Berezovsky
- Jeffrey Wright - Rowland
- Andris Keišs - Yevgeny Prigozhin
- Magne-Håvard Brekke - Eduard Limonov
- Matthew Baunsgard - Larry
- Anton Lytvynov - Restaurant patron
Screenplay
Cinematography: Yorick Le Saux
Editing: Marion Monnier
Production: Curiosa Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinéma
Country: France
Language: English, Pусский
Box Office: $8M
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Wizard of the Kremlin about?
- In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever.
- Who directed The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin was directed by Olivier Assayas.
- Who stars in The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin stars Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen, Jeffrey Wright.
- How long is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin has a runtime of 2h 16m (136 minutes).
- What genre is The Wizard of the Kremlin?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin is a Drama film.
- How much did The Wizard of the Kremlin gross?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin grossed $8M worldwide.
- Where was The Wizard of the Kremlin produced?
- The Wizard of the Kremlin was produced in France.