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The Old Genie / Хоттабыч

  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
Confirmed2027-01-01In production

Moscow schoolboy Volodya accidentally fishes out of the Moscow River a mysterious lamp, from which the genie Khottabych appears. He promises to fulfill any of his wishes, but each of them turns into unexpected consequences. Magic multiplies, rather than solves Volodya's problems. Nevertheless, the schoolboy is imbued with the genie's problems and, as a result, finds himself in the past, where Khottabych's daughter marries an unloved man. Trying to destroy this marriage and free Khottabych, Volodya and his friends go to an ancient Eastern wedding.

The Old Genie is a Russian fantasy-adventure film releasing January 1, 2027, based on the classic novel by Lazar Lagin. When Moscow schoolboy Volodya discovers a magical lamp in the river, he unleashes the genie Khottabych—whose wishes create chaos instead of solutions, ultimately pulling Volodya into the past to unravel an ancient curse.

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2027-01-01

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Nikita Vlasov
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When does The Old Genie come out?

The Old Genie is confirmed to release on January 1, 2027. The film is currently in production.

What is The Old Genie about?

The story follows a Moscow schoolboy named Volodya who accidentally summons a genie named Khottabych from the Moscow River. Each wish the genie grants backfires and creates unexpected problems, leading Volodya to travel back in time to undo a marriage involving Khottabych's daughter.

Is this based on an existing story?

Yes, The Old Genie is based on the classic 1938 Soviet novel of the same name by Lazar Lagin.

Where will The Old Genie stream?

Streaming availability has not yet been announced for this film.

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