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A24 Releases Trailer for Pillion, Skarsgård and Melling’s Queer BDSM Romance

The preview spotlights a sex‑positive D/s relationship that drew Cannes honors, positioning the film for a February rollout.

Overview

  • New footage introduces Colin, a timid newcomer who becomes the devoted submissive to Ray, a charismatic biker.
  • Alexander Skarsgård has said the production filmed material more graphic than what appears in the trailer, emphasizing that the intimacy serves the story.
  • A24 sets a staggered release: select theaters on February 6, expanding nationwide on February 20.
  • Writer-director Harry Lighton makes his feature debut, adapting Adam Mars-Jones’ 2020 novel Box Hill.
  • Festival pedigree includes CannesUn Certain Regard Best Screenplay and nominations for the Caméra d’Or and Queer Palm, with strong early critical notices reported.