The family film reportedly placed behind James Cameron\u2019s \u2018Avatar: Fire and Ash\u2019 and \u2018Zootopia 2\u2019<\/p>\n
The Russian family film \u2018Cheburashka 2\u2019 ranked third globally in weekly box office earnings, according to the Kinobusiness.com\u00a0news website.
\nThe comedy about the iconic Soviet-era animated character earned nearly $31 million after premiering in Russia on January 1, setting a new domestic record.
\nDeadline said James Cameron\u2019s epic \u2018Avatar: Fire and Ash\u2019 and the animated film \u2018Zootopia 2\u2019 led global box office totals for the week with $169.6 million and $81.7 million respectively.
\nCheburashka, a small creature known for his large ears and childlike demeanor, was created by writer Eduard Uspensky. The children\u2019s stories were later adapted into a series of cartoons that became smash hits in the Soviet Union. The character remains popular in Russia and has been used as a mascot by several national sports teams.<\/p>\n
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The first live-action \u2018Cheburashka\u2019 film was released in Russia in 2023, setting a box office record with $80 million. The release came a year after major Hollywood studios cut ties with the country over the Ukraine conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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