Overview
- Wicker opened in U.S. theaters on Oct. 23, 2026, after screenings on the festival circuit including Sundance, and is now playing nationwide.
- Alexander Skarsgård’s Wicker Husband was built almost entirely with practical effects by Wētā Workshop using roughly 50 3D‑printed appliances anchored to a flexible spandex suit.
- Creators say the team spent about 18 months on research and development, used powder‑bed laser‑sintered printing and new textile techniques, and engineered the pieces to be safe for intimate scenes.
- The film’s trailers and images focused attention on the wicker husband’s anatomy, producing intense social‑media reaction that the cast and filmmakers have embraced and that has driven fan costumes and Halloween interest.
- Critics praise Olivia Colman and Skarsgård’s performances and the production design for making the story feel like a bawdy modern fairy tale, and the film’s craft‑forward marketing has boosted visibility for the indie release.