‘Wicker,’ Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Sundance Hit, Sets Theatrical Release Date
Variety (x) 18 June 2026 Arushi Jacob
Independent studio Black Bear has set an Oct. 23 limited theatrical release for comedic fable “Wicker,” which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival in January.
“Wicker” will expand nationwide the following week of Oct. 30. Created by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer, the film stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki and received strong reviews 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 film is adapted from Ursula Wills’ short story “The Wicker Husband,” and features cinematography by Lol Crawley (“The Brutalist”), production design by Renátó Cseh (“Poor Things”), costumes by András Dániel Tóth and Attila Godena-Juhász, a score by Anna Meredith (“Eighth Grade”) and work from the design shop, Wētā Workshop (“Avatar,” “The Lord of The Rings”).
“‘Wicker’ is just the kind of film we’re passionate about championing at Black Bear,” said 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 film was financed by Tango and Topic 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 development, as well as Andrea Cornwell and Oliver Kassman. Executive producers include Ian Stratford, Jasmine Daghighian, Jennifer Westin, Neil Shah, Max Silva, and Lina Stroud.
In addition to releasing “Wicker” domestically, Black Bear will also oversee international sales of the film and will release it directly in the UK and in Canada via its subsidiary, Elevation Pictures.
“Wicker” joins Black Bear’s growing slate of releases, including “Tuner” and “The Rivals of Amziah King.”
Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Peter Dinklage - Wicker 2026 Pr - Sundance FF 2026, 24 January ’26. hollywoodreporter Ig (x) Thanks SwedishDelish
"#OliviaColman, #AlexanderSkarsgård, and the cast of the #Wicker talk costumes, spending their first paychecks, and square off in an epic ring toss at THR's Studio in Park City ❄️
Set Design: Boll & Branch @bollandbranch Location: Pendry Park City @pendryparkcity"
Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Peter Dinklage - Wicker 2026 Pr - Sundance FF 2026, 24 January ’26. hollywoodreporter Ig (x) Thanks SwedishDelish
"#OliviaColman, #AlexanderSkarsgård, and the cast of the #Wicker talk costumes, spending their first paychecks, and square off in an epic ring toss at THR's Studio in Park City ❄️
Set Design: Boll & Branch @bollandbranch
Location: Pendry Park City @pendryparkcity"
Alexander Skarsgård on Stellan’s Oscar Nomination - Sundance FF 2026. Wicker 2026 Panel, 23 January ’26. Coveteur TikTok (x) Thanks SwedishDelish
"#AlexanderSkarsgard on his father’s Oscar nomination…and now we can’t stop obsessing over their dynamic. Here’s what the actor had to say at @chasesapphirereserve’s “Wicker” panel at Sundance Film Festival."
"#Sundance: ‘Wicker’, directed by Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer and starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, will debut at the festival.
A stinking, ridiculed fisherman (Colman), tired of the neighbors, orders a husband (Skarsgård). Unconventional romance triggers outrage, jealousy, and chaos."
[From festival.sundance.org (x)
"A fisherwoman asks a basketmaker to weave her a husband.
In their audacious and delightful follow-up to 2020’s Save Yourselves!, Sundance Film Festival alums Eleanor Wilson and Alex Huston Fischer adapt and expand Ursula Wills’ beguiling short story about envy, commitment, and the trappings of societal norms. Wilson and Fischer bring this medieval oddball village to life with an all-star cast and generous helpings of wry wit. Olivia Colman’s sardonic fisherwoman flies in the face of expectations and assuredly unravels tradition as she fights for the relationship she wants and the treatment she deserves from Alexander Skarsgård’s enigmatic and composed wicker man. Part fable, part historical comedy, and fully eccentric, Wicker invites us to reconsider and even set alight the stories we’ve told ourselves about marriage, creating space for true romance to unfold. — AS"
Alexander Skarsgård - Late Night with Seth Meyers YT (x) - 2 February 2026.
"Alexander Skarsgård's Dad Wanted to Play a Human-Sized Condom on SNL
Alexander Skarsgård talks about hosting Saturday Night Live for the first time, working with real bikers on the movie Pillion and fulfilling his Brat summer fantasy by starring in The Moment alongside Charli xcx."
Alexander Skarsgård, Olivia Colman, Elizabeth Debicki, Peter Dinklage - Wicker 2026 Pr - Sundance FF 2026, 23 January ’26. latimes_entertainment Ig (x) Thanks SwedishDelish
"Eleanor Wilson, Alex Huston Fischer, Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage and Elizabeth Debicki joined L.A. Times reporter Mark Olsen at the Los Angeles Times Talks at @ChaseSapphire Reserve Lounge to talk about "Wicker."
#ChaseSapphirePartner"
