Wicker Holds Strong With $4.3 Million Weekend
The Alexander Skarsgård romance fantasy film fell 24% in its second weekend while expanding to nearly 2,400 domestic locations.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Arthouse
Wicker grossed $4.3 million in its second weekend, dropping 24% from its opening, as distributor Black Bear Pictures expanded the film to nearly 2,400 domestic theaters. The romance fantasy has now passed $13 million in its running domestic total.
Why it matters
Wicker has recouped its reported $10 million budget, and its 95% Certified Fresh critics' score and 92% Verified Hot audience score position it as an awards contender. The film's continued theatrical traction shows how a limited-release arthouse title can build momentum as it widens.
Wicker's $4.3 million second-weekend gross represents a 24% drop from its $5.7 million opening, which came from fewer than 1,500 theaters, while the film has expanded to nearly 2,400 domestic locations. The stub does not indicate how its performance will evolve in subsequent weeks.
The players
Alexander Skarsgård
Swedish actor known for his leading roles in film and television, including HBO's Big Little Lies and The Northman, and who stars in Wicker.
Black Bear Pictures
An independent film production and distribution company that has released a range of acclaimed genre and arthouse titles and is distributing Wicker.
The details
Wicker, starring Alexander Skarsgård, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year before its October 23, 2026 release. Black Bear Pictures distributes the film, which has earned a 95% Certified Fresh critics' score and a 92% Verified Hot audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Timeline
Wicker premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
Wicker was scheduled for release on October 23, 2026.
Wicker opened with $5.7 million from fewer than 1,500 theaters on opening weekend.
Wicker grossed $4.3 million in its second weekend.
Industry Dynamics
Wicker's expansion from fewer than 1,500 theaters to nearly 2,400 follows the platform release model that specialty distributors use to grow arthouse titles after strong early reception. Its 95% critics' score and 92% audience score suggest the film may sustain the word-of-mouth momentum that this model depends on.
Wicker's expansion to nearly 2,400 domestic theaters means more moviegoers across the United States can now see the film in person. Readers can check local showtimes to catch it on the big screen as it widens its release.
The takeaway
Wicker's trajectory shows that a well-reviewed arthouse title can recoup its budget and keep drawing audiences as it expands, rather than fading after opening weekend. Viewers interested in similar films can watch for word-of-mouth-driven releases that gain theaters over time.
Further reading
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