Overview

• Magnolia Pictures will give Normal the widest theatrical release in the company’s 20-year history in 2026 after acquiring U.S. rights.
• Directed by Ben Wheatley and written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, the film stars Bob Odenkirk as a provisional sheriff in a small Midwestern town.
• The Toronto International Film Festival’s Midnight Madness screening drew raucous crowd reaction and positive early reviews.
• Magnolia executives praised the film as a tentpole-sized theatrical event, aligning with the distributor’s plan to take larger big-screen swings.
• WME Independent Films is handling global sales, Magnolia SVP John Von Thaden negotiated the deal, and the team is eyeing a sequel depending on box-office performance.