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Release Date:
Friday, May 15, 2026 Limited Theaters
for language, some sexual material, graphic nudity, violence and a grisly image
The Wizard of the Kremlin Plot: What's it about?
In the chaos of post-Soviet Russia, rising KGB officer Vladimir Putin (Jude Law) joins forces with master manipulator Vadim Baranov (Paul Dano) to reshape life behind the Iron Curtain, using violence and deception to change the world forever. Putin and Baranov’s reign of chaos begins with lies and corruption, and quickly escalates to assassinations, tyranny, and eventually all-out war.
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The Wizard of the Kremlin Crew and Production Team
A look at the The Wizard of the Kremlin behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Olivier Assayas previously directed Wasp Network, Non-Fiction and Personal Shopper. The film's writer Olivier Assayas penned Wasp Network, Clouds of Sils Maria and Something In The Air.
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Key Facts
- Based on the fictionalized novel Le Mage du Kremlin by Giuliano da Empoli, © Editions Gallimard, 2022 2026-04-25
The Wizard of the Kremlin Filming Timeline
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— The Wizard of the Kremlin entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
The Wizard of the Kremlin Release Date: When was the film released?
The Wizard of the Kremlin was released in limited theaters on . 10 other films are opening on the same date, including Obsession, In the Grey and Is God Is. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
At home release details for The Wizard of the Kremlin haven't been announced yet. Check back for updates on DVD, Blu-ray, Digital and VOD availability.
