The rundown
Rise of the Empire (2026)
Upon returning home from his Grand Embassy, Peter the Great enters into a prolonged war with Sweden to secure access to the Baltic Sea. His path to victory is paved with setbacks, treachery, and deceit. Only by overcoming these challenges will he become Emperor, find true love, and establish Russia as a great empire.
The same weekend also brings Gentle Monster. Two trailers, one argument about which one wins the window.
The theatrical release lands October 29, 2026.
Behind the camera
The history behind Rise of the Empire
Studio Trite, Russia 1 and Central Partnership are behind the production. Direction comes from Andrey Kravchuk, with writing credits for Andrey Zolotarev.
Meet the cast
Who you’ll see in the trailer
On screen, it is Miloš Biković, Aleksandr Gorbatov and Mathe Kabe carrying the story. Mathe Kabe plays Karl XII.
Why bother reacting to this one
This trailer was made to be reacted to
The gap between the history you know and the trailer you just watched is where the reaction lives. Catch it.
A trailer reaction filmed in the first week does more for opening weekend buzz than one filmed after. Get in early.
Reactions on Reactr
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Reaction clips for Rise of the Empire will appear here as Reactors share them. The Reactr recorder is free for creators: watch the trailer, record on camera or voice only, and the finished clip is yours to post on your own TikTok, Reels, or Shorts channel.
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FAQ
Rise of the Empire: quick answers
How do I make my own Rise of the Empire reaction video?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.gg/studio/rise-of-the-empire, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Rise of the Empire come out?
Rise of the Empire is scheduled to open in US theaters on October 29, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Rise of the Empire?
Miloš Biković, Aleksandr Gorbatov, Mathe Kabe, Vitaliy Khaev and Aleksey Guskov lead the cast, directed by Andrey Kravchuk.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
