diff --git a/compiler/fir/fir2ir/build.gradle.kts b/compiler/fir/fir2ir/build.gradle.kts
index dc1ab96b00c..4f7650d24b2 100644
--- a/compiler/fir/fir2ir/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/compiler/fir/fir2ir/build.gradle.kts
@@ -59,6 +59,7 @@ if (kotlinBuildProperties.isInJpsBuildIdeaSync) {
 }
 
 projectTest(jUnit5Enabled = true) {
+    dependsOn(":dist")
     workingDir = rootDir
     useJUnitPlatform()
 }