Martin McDonagh's fifth film Wild Horse Nine opens in theaters
The gist
Writer-director Martin McDonagh's fifth feature, Wild Horse Nine, opens in theaters on Nov 6.
The Chile-set comic thriller arrives with awards-season buzz and a mixed critical read.
How it unfolded
- Oct 26, 2026WSJ. Magazine's annual Innovators issue names McDonagh this year's film innovator.
- Oct 30, 2026The New Yorker publishes a review of Wild Horse Nine, calling it a comic thriller set on the eve of the Pinochet dictatorship.
- Oct 31, 2026The New York Times publishes an interview in which McDonagh discusses the film and his career; a companion video shows him discussing his early career and anti-establishment approach to theater.