The official trailer for the fantasy film “Wicker” debuted in July 2026 [1], featuring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård.

The film explores themes of isolation and social upheaval through a surreal premise, signaling a move toward high-concept fantasy for its lead stars.

Colman stars as an ostracized fisherwoman living in an unnamed village. Seeking companionship or a shift in her social standing, she commissions a wicker husband from a local basket-maker, played by Peter Dinklage [1, 2]. Skarsgård portrays the wicker husband himself [1, 2].

According to the trailer, the arrival of the wicker husband disrupts the quietude of the community. The creation sparks a mixture of fascination and jealousy among the villagers, eventually leading to an upheaval that threatens the existing fabric of village life [3, 2].

The production is scheduled for a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Oct. 23, 2026 [1]. The film will then expand to a nationwide rollout on Oct. 30, 2026 [2].

While the trailer provides a glimpse into the aesthetic of the unnamed village, specific plot details regarding the nature of the wicker husband—whether he is a magical entity or a symbolic representation—remain undisclosed. The casting of Colman and Skarsgård suggests a focus on character-driven tension within the fantasy setting [1, 2].

“An ostracized fisherwoman commissions a wicker husband made by a local basket‑maker.”

The release of 'Wicker' suggests a trend toward 'folk horror' or surrealist fantasy in mainstream cinema, utilizing A-list talent to draw audiences to niche, atmospheric storytelling. By scheduling the nationwide release for late October, the distributors are positioning the film to capitalize on the seasonal demand for eerie or supernatural content surrounding the Halloween holiday.