"Lalka" sells 2 million tickets, best result for a Polish film in 2026
Three weeks after its premiere, the new adaptation of "Lalka" has sold 2 million tickets. Distributor Kino Świat says it is the only Polish film this year to reach that figure.
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The latest adaptation of the novel "Lalka" (The Doll) is drawing crowds to cinemas. On 21 October 2026, the Filmweb website, citing distributor Kino Świat, reported that the film has sold 2 million tickets. Three weeks have passed since its premiere.
Best-selling Polish film of the year
According to Filmweb, "Lalka" is the best-selling Polish film of this year. It is also the only Polish production to have sold at least 2 million tickets. The site adds that it is not yet the highest-grossing release of the year in Polish cinemas, as other titles are ahead of it.
Filmweb had earlier reported that the film passed the one-million-viewer mark.
Producer: cinemas only
The film's originator and producer, Radosław Drabik, encourages people to watch it on the big screen. He says "Lalka" will not appear on any streaming platform in the coming months, and that it should be seen for the first time only in a cinema.
What the film is about
The story is set in Warsaw in the late 19th century. Stanisław Wokulski returns to the country with a fortune made in war. He wants to enter high society in order to win the hand of Izabela Łęcka. She comes from the aristocracy but faces financial ruin. At Wokulski's side is his friend Ignacy Rzecki, a romantic who watches ideals give way to business interests and social ambition.
The leading roles are played by Marcin Dorociński (Wokulski), Kamila Urzędowska (Izabela Łęcka) and Marek Kondrat (Rzecki). The director is Maciej Kawalski.
What this means for Poles in the UK
The source gives no information about screenings of "Lalka" in the UK. Those interested should check Polish-language cinema listings in their area. The producer says the film will not be on streaming platforms in the coming months, so it cannot be watched online during that time.
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