Director: Vladimir Nikolaev
Cast: Polina Avdeenko, Alexander Vasilyev, Olga Ivanova, Artem Krylov, Andrey Levin
Hansel and Gretel: Mission Sleeping Beauty is a 2025 Russian animated feature directed by Vladimir Nikolaev, reimagining the beloved fairy-tale siblings as secret agents racing to rescue an enchanted princess before a rival sorcerer-prince can claim her — a fast-paced, humorous blend of spy action and classic storybook magic.
What is Hansel and Gretel: Mission Sleeping Beauty about?
When headquarters assigns field agents Hansel and Gretel to their most critical operation yet, the siblings discover that a royal princess has been locked in a magical sleep by a dark curse. With time running out, they must navigate a world of enchanted forests, booby-trapped castles, and ancient spells. The mission grows far more complicated when a charming but dangerous prince — armed with his own formidable sorcery — turns up chasing the exact same goal. The team must outwit an opponent who fights not with swords but with enchantments, while Gretel herself begins to feel the pull of an unexpected and bewildering emotion that could either save the day or spell disaster for the whole mission.
Cast & crew
The film is directed by Vladimir Nikolaev and features a Russian voice ensemble including Polina Avdeenko and Alexander Vasilyev as the titular agent duo, alongside Olga Ivanova, Artem Krylov, Andrey Levin, Alexey Makretsky, Valentin Morozov, and Irina Obrezkova rounding out the supporting cast across heroes, royals, and comic-relief roles.
Context & significance
Persian-speaking families across the diaspora have long embraced Western and Russian animated features as shared entertainment that bridges generations — and a fairy-tale spy comedy carries built-in recognition through the universal Hansel and Gretel story. This film adds a fresh action-comedy spin that keeps older kids and adults genuinely engaged while staying fully family-safe. Crucially, Hansel and Gretel: Mission Sleeping Beauty is available on K-Time with a full Persian dub, meaning children can follow every joke and plot beat in their mother tongue, making it a natural pick for Nowruz holiday viewing or any weekend family sit-down.
Where & how to watch
Hansel and Gretel: Mission Sleeping Beauty is available on K-Time with a Persian dub so the whole family can enjoy it together. Stream it on your TV, phone, or computer — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.