diff --git a/compiler/fir/modularized-tests/build.gradle.kts b/compiler/fir/modularized-tests/build.gradle.kts
index 317af4aae12..457da6501aa 100644
--- a/compiler/fir/modularized-tests/build.gradle.kts
+++ b/compiler/fir/modularized-tests/build.gradle.kts
@@ -45,6 +45,7 @@ projectTest {
     workingDir = rootDir
     jvmArgs!!.removeIf { it.contains("-Xmx") }
     maxHeapSize = "3g"
+    dependsOn(":dist")
 }
 
 testsJar()
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