The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part II (2027)

The Wizard of the Emerald City, Part II (also known as The Wizard of the Emerald City: The Wicked Witch) is a Russian family fantasy adventure film directed by Igor Voloshin. Following the events of the first installment, the story picks up with young Elli, her dog Totoshka, and their companions—Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion—as they navigate new magical landscapes. After being swept into this enchanted world by a hurricane, the group embarks on further adventures, encountering vibrant new heroes and facing both humorous and perilous challenges.

In this sequel, the protagonists travel to the Violet Country, a realm ruled by the vengeful Bastinda. The central conflict involves the team's mission to defeat the Flying Monkeys and thwart Bastinda's evil schemes. The film continues the tradition of blending high fantasy elements with family-friendly storytelling, aiming to entertain audiences with its visual spectacle and themes of friendship and courage across different territories of Oz.

• The film is scheduled for release in Russia on January 1, 2027, serving as the second part of a planned trilogy based on L. Frank Baum's classic works.
• Stellar Churskova and Yuri Kolokolnikov headline the cast, reprising or joining roles in this major Russian production.
• The screenplay is co-written by Timothy Duncan, Roman Nepomnyashchiy, and Alexander Volkov, continuing the creative team behind the first film.
• The movie is produced under the banner of more.com, leveraging extensive computer graphics to bring the colorful lands of Oz to life.