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FilmIn theaters21 January 2026

The Wizard of the Kremlin

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Yes. The Wizard of the Kremlin is based on The Wizard of the Kremlin, a 2022 book by Giuliano da Empoli. The film came out on 21 January 2026 in theaters.

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The book
Title The Wizard of the Kremlin
Author Giuliano da Empoli
First published 2022
The screen version
Title The Wizard of the Kremlin
Format Film
Director Olivier Assayas
Main cast Paul Dano, Jude Law, Alicia Vikander, Tom Sturridge, Will Keen
Where In theaters
Release 21 January 2026
Status Released
Runtime 2 h 36 m
Genre drama, thriller

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