The film hits US cinemas on October 23 and follows a fisherwoman who commissions a wicker husband to defy the rules of her village.
Wicker, a romantic comedy that blends fantasy and social satire, will arrive in U.S. theaters on Friday, October 23, 2026. Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård star in this story about a marginalized woman who decides to commission a wicker-woven husband, with unexpected consequences for the small town where she lives.
The film is directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, who also wrote the screenplay based on the short story The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones. Peter Dinklage, Elizabeth Debicki and Richard E. Grant are part of the cast.
A fisherwoman commissions a wicker husband
The story unfolds in a medieval-tinged village where social conventions and expectations about marriage shape the lives of its inhabitants.
A solitary fisherwoman, portrayed by Olivia Colman, endures the taunts of her neighbors for remaining single and for the fishy smell associated with her trade. Tired of rejection, she commissions the town basket-maker, played by Peter Dinklage, to forge a wicker husband.
The request takes an unexpected turn when the creation comes to life. Alexander Skarsgård plays the wicker husband, whose personality stirs affection, curiosity, and jealousy among the villagers.
The relationship upends the village’s social order and challenges the neighbors’ ideas about marriage, appearance, and partner dynamics.
Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Lead Wicker’s Cast
The main cast includes:
- Olivia Colman: the fisherwoman.
- Alexander Skarsgård: the wicker husband.
- Peter Dinklage: the basket maker.
- Elizabeth Debicki.
- Richard E. Grant.
- Marli Siu.
- Nabhaan Rizwan.
The film blends elements of romantic comedy and fantasy storytelling to address social pressures surrounding personal relationships. Its story also incorporates absurd humor and dramatic situations.
Wicker premieres on October 23 and runs 105 minutes
The U.S. theatrical release is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026. The film had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January of the same year.
- Title: Wicker.
- US Release: October 23, 2026.
- Running Time: 105 minutes.
- Genre: romantic comedy, fantasy, and drama.
- Director: Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson.
- Rating: R.
- US Distributor: Black Bear Pictures.
The R rating corresponds to sexual content, language and brief frontal nudity. In the United States, individuals under 17 require the accompaniment of a parent or adult guardian to attend a screening with this rating.
Wicker was filmed in Budapest, Hungary. The production carried an estimated budget of around $10 million, according to information published by The New York Times.
Wicker will have screenings in Houston
In Houston, IPIC River Oaks, located at 4444 Westheimer Rd., includes Wicker in its October lineup.
Showtimes and prices depend on the screening and seat availability. IPIC Houston’s program allows you to check sessions and ticket availability.
The film also appears in Cinemark catalogs and other U.S. chains, although availability depends on the cinema.
The October 23 release corresponds to the U.S. commercial distribution, following the film’s Sundance premiere in early 2026.
