I Want Your Sex (film)
2026 film by Gregg Araki
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I Want Your Sex is a 2026 American erotic comedy thriller film directed by Gregg Araki and written by Karley Sciortino and Araki. It stars Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, Roxane Mesquida, Charli XCX, and Daveed Diggs.
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- Karley Sciortino
- Gregg Araki
- Gregg Araki
- Seth Caplan
- Teddy Schwarzman
- Michael Heimler
- Courtney L. Cunniff
- Karley Sciortino
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| Directed by | Gregg Araki |
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| Cinematography | Tucker Korte |
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| Music by | James Clements |
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| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026, and it is scheduled to be released by Magnolia Pictures in the United States on July 31, 2026.
Premise
Elliot lands a job for renowned and provocative artist Erika Tracy. His fantasies come true as Erika hires him to become her sexual muse.[1]
Cast
- Olivia Wilde as Erika Tracy, a renowned provocative artist and Elliot's lover
- Cooper Hoffman as Elliot, a naive young man who becomes Erika's new assistant and muse
- Mason Gooding as Zap, Elliot's co-worker
- Chase Sui Wonders as Apple, Elliot's best friend and roommate
- Daveed Diggs as Vikktor, Erika's business manager
- Charli XCX as Minerva, a graduate student and Elliot's girlfriend
- Johnny Knoxville as Detective Zem, a police officer
- Margaret Cho as Detective Zola, a police officer
- Roxane Mesquida as Yvette
- James Duval
Production
In May 2024, it was reported that a thriller film directed by Gregg Araki and co-written by Karley Sciortino titled I Want Your Sex was in development, with Olivia Wilde cast in the lead role.[2] In August, Cooper Hoffman joined the cast as Elliot and Charli XCX joined in an undisclosed role.[1][3] In late October, Daveed Diggs, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Johnny Knoxville and Margaret Cho joined the cast.[4] In November, Roxane Mesquida revealed that she joined the film.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on October 2, 2024, in Los Angeles.[1][6] Filming wrapped on October 27.[4]
Release
I Want Your Sex premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026.[7][8] In February 2026, Magnolia Pictures acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film in a seven-figure deal.[9] The film also screened at the 43rd Miami Film Festival on April 13, 2026,[10] the 23rd Indianapolis Film Festival on April 24, 2026,[11] and at the 73rd Sydney Film Festival on June 4, 2026.[12]
The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on July 31, 2026.[13]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 89% of 38 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.3/10.[14]
