Unbiased studio Black Bear has set an Oct. 23 restricted theatrical launch for comedic fable “Wicker,” which premiered on the 2026 Sundance Movie Pageant in January.
“Wicker” will increase nationwide the next week of Oct. 30. Created by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the movie stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki and obtained robust critiques and a standing ovation at its Sundance premiere.
Per the official description, “Wicker” is “an audacious comedic fable about sex, marriage, and the absurdities of social convention. ‘Wicker’ tells the wholly original love story of an ostracized fisherwoman (Colman) who commissions a husband to be made by the local basketmaker (Dinklage). When her wicker husband (Skarsgård) proves more spectacular than she ever imagined, his soulful spirit and unique prowess awaken something inside her, setting off a wave of jealousy, fascination, and upheaval that threatens the very fabric of village life.”
The movie is customized from Ursula Wills’ brief story “The Wicker Husband,” and options cinematography by Lol Crawley (“The Brutalist”), manufacturing design by Renátó Cseh (“Poor Things”), costumes by András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász, a rating by Anna Meredith (“Eighth Grade”) and work from the design store, Wētā Workshop (“Avatar,” “The Lord of The Rings”).
“‘Wicker’ is just the kind of film we’re passionate about championing at Black Bear,” mentioned Benjamin Kramer, President of U.S. Distribution. “It’s bold, entertaining, and totally unlike anything else, as its early fans at Sundance have seen. Eleanor and Alex’s creative ambition shines through at every turn. Alongside an unforgettable cast, they have created a fresh and special experience. Supporting visionary filmmakers is at the core of what we do, and we look forward to bringing this unique story to audiences in theaters.”
The movie was financed by Tango and Subject Studios with Tim Headington, Lia Buman, Ryan Heller and Michael Bloom producing alongside South of The River’s Colman, Ed Sinclair, and Tom Carver; Yoki, Inc’s David Michôd and Brad Zimmerman; and Justin Lothrop and Brent Stiefel for Votiv, who originated and financed improvement, in addition to Andrea Cornwell and Oliver Kassman. Govt producers embody Ian Stratford, Jasmine Daghighian, Jennifer Westin, Neil Shah, Max Silva, and Lina Stroud.
Along with releasing “Wicker” domestically, Black Bear may even oversee worldwide gross sales of the movie and can launch it immediately within the UK and in Canada through its subsidiary, Elevation Footage.
“Wicker” joins Black Bear’s rising slate of releases, together with “Tuner” and “The Rivals of Amziah King.”
