The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness
Third and final film in The Last Warrior series.
The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness (Russian: Последний богатырь: Посланник тьмы) is a 2021 Russian fantasy comedy film directed by Dmitry Dyachenko. It is the third and final installment in The Last Warrior series, following The Last Warrior: Root of Evil (2021). The film stars Viktor Khorinyak, Mila Sivatskaya, Ekaterina Vilkova, Elena Yakovleva, Konstantin Lavronenko, Sergey Burunov, and Philipp Kirkorov.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Dmitry Dyachenko
- Producer
- Kakhaber Abashidze / Eduard Iloyan / Vitaly Shlyappo / Denis Zhalinsky / Aleksandr Kushaev
- Writer
- Vitaly Shlyappo / Dimitri Yan / Vasily Kutsenko / Pavel Danilov / Igor Tudvasev
- Based On
- Russian: Bogatyr / English: Hero or Warrior
- Starring
- Viktor Khorinyak / Mila Sivatskaya / Ekaterina Vilkova / Elena Yakovleva / Konstantin Lavronenko / Sergey Burunov / Yelena Valyushkina / Garik Kharlamov / Timofey Tribuntsev
- Music
- George Kallis
- Cinematography
- Pavel Kapinos
- Studio
- Walt Disney Pictures / The Walt Disney Company CIS / Yellow, Black and White
- Distributor
- Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures CIS
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Released
- 23 December 2021
- Country
- Russia
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The film follows Ivan, who has gained heroic strength and is preparing to marry Vasilisa in Belogorye. During wedding preparations, Vasilisa is kidnapped by Galina, and Ivan and his friends pursue her to modern Moscow. In Moscow, fairy-tale characters struggle to adapt to the modern world while searching for Vasilisa. Koschey and Kolobok become separated, with Koschey's head ending up in a grocery bag and his body on a ship, forcing them to reunite. Ivan seeks help from firebirds, which are revealed to be Philipp Kirkorov and dancers, and steals a magic egg that can answer any question but only opens 'tomorrow.'
Reader's Guide
The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness is significant as the final installment of Disney Russia's fourth and last film produced specifically for the Russian market, following The Book of Masters (2009), The Last Warrior (2017), and The Last Warrior: Root of Evil (2021). As of 9 January 2022, it became the 9th-highest-grossing local-language release of all time in Russia, surpassing The Last Warrior with 1.88 billion rubles ($25.5 million). The film holds the 9th place for biggest box-office audiences in Russia. It is the most recent Disney film produced in Russia, as the company paused its business there after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. The film was theatrically released by Walt Disney Studios on 23 December 2021 and was also shown in IMAX cinemas.
Did You Know?
- Philipp Kirkorov appears as a firebird in the film.
- The film became the 9th-highest-grossing local-language release in Russia as of 9 January 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness?
It is a 2021 Russian fantasy comedy that serves as the concluding entry in the three-part The Last Warrior franchise. Dmitry Dyachenko helmed the project, which mixes mythological adventure with broad, family-friendly humor.
Who stars in The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness?
Viktor Khorinyak headlines the cast, supported by Mila Sivatskaya, Ekaterina Vilkova, Elena Yakovleva, Konstantin Lavronenko, Sergey Burunov, and pop singer Philipp Kirkorov.
Where does it fit in the series?
It is the third and final film in the trilogy, released after The Last Warrior: Root of Evil, which also premiered in 2021. As the series closer, it resolves the storylines set up across the earlier installments.
How did The Last Warrior: Emissary of Darkness perform at the box office?
The film earned approximately 1.88 billion rubles (roughly $25.5 million) in ticket sales as of 9 January 2022.
Who distributed the film and when was it released?
Walt Disney Studios handled distribution of the picture, which hit theaters in 2021 in Russia.
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