Wicker Opens Strong With $2 Million Friday Gross
The film starring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård is poised for a multi-million dollar opening weekend.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Arthouse
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The film Wicker earned over $2 million at the box office on Friday. It is currently projected to gross between $6 million and $8 million during its opening weekend in theaters.
Why it matters
The strong start for Wicker follows its earlier debut at the Sundance Film Festival. Its performance is buoyed by high audience and critic approval ratings as it begins its theatrical run.
The film currently holds a 94 percent critic score and a 94 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It features a runtime of 105 minutes.
The players
Olivia Colman
She is an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in The Favourite and The Crown.
Alexander Skarsgård
He is an acclaimed actor recognized for his performances in The Northman and Big Little Lies.
Alex Huston Fischer
He is a filmmaker who co-directed this production.
Eleanor Wilson
She is a director who co-helmed this film adaptation.
The details
Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the production is based on the short story The Wicker Husband by Ursula Wills-Jones. The film stars Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård in the lead roles.
Timeline
The film premiered at Sundance 2026.
Wicker was released on October 23, 2026.
The film earned $2 million on Friday, October 23, 2026.
The film is in its opening weekend as of October 24, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
The theatrical performance of Wicker reflects the ongoing industry effort to bridge the gap between festival critical darlings and mainstream box office success. It follows the pattern set by the Sundance Film Festival independent film distribution model in bringing arthouse projects to release.
Moviegoers can catch the film at local theaters throughout its opening weekend. The runtime of 105 minutes ensures it remains accessible for multiple daily screening slots.
The takeaway
The strong initial box office and high review scores signal significant audience interest in this adaptation. Viewers should check local listings early in the weekend to secure preferred showtimes for this limited release.
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