Olivia Colman's Wicker becomes a box office sleeper hit
The gist
Olivia Colman's film Wicker, about a fisherwoman with a wicker husband, became a box office sleeper hit.
Its success puts Colman's range and the directors' oddball romance in the spotlight.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2026Wicker had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
- Feb 17, 2026Black Bear acquired rights to Wicker, a month after its Sundance premiere.
- Jul 2026The first trailer for Wicker debuted.