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🌟 BTS Returns to the Top

After four years of anticipation, BTS has officially returned to the stage. Their live Seoul performance, streamed on Netflix, exploded with impact: the show racked up 13.1 million views in just 24 hours.

⏳ Series Production Now Takes 40% Longer

At the Series Mania forum in Lille, Ampere Analysis analysts presented a grim diagnosis for the industry: the crisis stems not only from funding shortages but from a catastrophic production slowdown.

💸 Subscription Prices to Rise by 25%

In 2026, Russians’ spending on online services is expected to grow significantly: the average annual bill for 3–5 subscriptions will rise from 20–25 thousand rubles to 25–32 thousand.

🔝 Russia Enters the Global Top 5 in Virtual Film Production

Russia’s virtual production industry has made a major leap forward: according to a report by the UK-based agency Hagman Global Strategies, the country ranks fifth worldwide, surpassing China. Only the U.S., the U.K., and the European Union are ahead.

🎥 Bollywood Hits the Jackpot

The Indian action film Dhurandhar: The Revenge has stormed the global box office. In its first five days, the movie grossed $81 million, marking the second-best opening in Indian cinema history—behind only Pushpa 2.

🎬 Okko Surges to Lead in Originals Market

TelecomDaily analysts summarized 2025 results for Russia’s original content market. The key takeaway: the explosive growth of past years has given way to stagnation, with 160 projects released over the year (vs. 158 in 2024).

🎦 "Project Hail Mary" Conquers Global Box Office

The screen adaptation of Andy Weir’s bestseller (author of The Martian) delivered a phenomenal opening. The film Project Hail Mary grossed $140.9 million worldwide in its first weekend, becoming the biggest debut of 2026.