Series will be shown in Russian cinemas

Russian streaming platforms decided to help cinemas in the absence of foreign premieres by launching film adaptations of their series in wide release. So, already on June 9, “Two Hills” of the Start video service will start showing on the big screen.

Representative Start confirmed "Vedomosti" information about the planned film premiere, noting that the audience of cinemas will see the first episodes of the series. After that, they will be able to continue watching online already at home - the show was released on streaming in April.

Also, from June 2, a film adaptation of the Manyunya series, which debuted on Okko back in 2021, will be released in wide release. Premier and Kion services also confirmed their intention to start showing original projects in cinema.

Some Russian cinemas have decided to start showing foreign premieres, and we are also talking about series. So, "Illusion" in Vladivostok will show "Moon Knight" from Marvel - 3 episodes per session. Previously, in some halls began unofficial show «Batmanby Matt Reeves.

Recently, the Association of Cinema Owners of Russia informedthat due to the lack of foreign premieres in March 2022, the fees fell by 44%, and the number of viewers - by 49%. According to forecasts, the lack of repertoire in the coming months will result in a drop in revenue by at least 80%. As a result, less than half of the cinema halls will survive, the association is sure.