Olivia Colman's Wicker becomes a box office sleeper hit
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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

  1. Jan 2026Wicker had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival.
  2. Feb 17, 2026Black Bear acquired rights to Wicker, a month after its Sundance premiere.
  3. Jul 2026The first trailer for Wicker debuted.

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