🗡️🌿 The Last Warrior: Root of Evil (2025): Magic runs deep. But evil runs deeper.

"Ivan thought the battle was over—until the forest called his name."

In this epic continuation of the Russian fantasy saga, The Last Warrior: Root of Evil plunges us once more into Belogorie—a mystical realm where fairy tale creatures roam, ancient prophecies whisper through the trees, and destiny carves its path through sword and sorcery. But this time, the battle isn’t just about good versus evil—it’s about the darkness that grows when legends are forgotten.

Ivan Naydenov (Viktor Khorinyak), once a bumbling modern man, has fully embraced his heroic role in the enchanted world. But peace is short-lived. A mysterious power awakens deep within the Black Forest, where the ancient Tree of Life—once thought sacred—begins to wither. With its roots corrupted by dark magic, an evil long buried begins to rise, threatening to swallow Belogorie from within.

To stop it, Ivan must unite with old allies—Baba Yaga, Vasilisa, Koschei—and confront new foes born of nature twisted into nightmare. The journey takes him beyond known realms, into cursed lands and forgotten temples, testing not just his courage, but his faith in the magic that changed him.

Director Dmitriy Dyachenko expands the visual mythology with breathtaking world-building, blending Russian folklore with action, humor, and heart. The film’s tone shifts between playful enchantment and looming dread—showing that while fairy tales can uplift, they can also haunt.

Root of Evil asks a simple question with profound weight: What if the land itself turned against its heroes?