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Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex uses a bold male-sub, female-dom dynamic and a starry indie cast to probe desire, power, and art-world satire while commenting on queer resistance; retooled after #MeToo, it aims to spark dialogue about sexuality in cinema amid rising puritanism, with a broad US rollout and international dates on the way.
Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex uses a flashy, hypersexual LA setting to explore whether real intimacy can survive a world of online temptation, via Erika Tracy’s provocative mentor figure and a disappearance that tests the boundaries of desire. While stylish and playful, the film is arguably lighter and less biting than Araki’s early work, ultimately arguing that the pursuit of genuine connection matters more than the mere act of sex.
Gregg Araki talks indie-film grit—from a confrontational USC moment that fueled his drive to a new 4K restoration of Mysterious Skin and the long-awaited I Want Your Sex with Olivia Wilde. He explains how Now Apocalypse sharpened his TV directing, why he flipped the gender dynamics post-#MeToo, and how Almodóvar and Wong Kar-wai shaped his vision, while also sharing personal notes on family, dogs, and the ongoing push to bend cinematic boundaries.
A provocative, sly comedy about a powerful older boss and her younger assistant, Olivia Wilde's Erika and Cooper Hoffman's Elliot, that uses sex and power to probe modern dating ethics; the film blends bold performances with a view that mistakes can spur growth, though the third act rushes toward a Hollywood ending.
Olivia Wilde celebrates audiences’ receptiveness to age-gap romances in cinema, framing the trend as part of a broader shift toward empowered, diverse relationships in Hollywood. The discussion centers on Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, Wilde’s new erotic comedy with Cooper Hoffman, and a growing pattern of films that move beyond the traditional older-man/younger-woman dynamic.
Celebrities flocked to the Los Angeles premiere of Gregg Araki’s film I Want Your Sex, with Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Chase Sui Wonders and other stars posing for photographers on the red carpet in a star-studded gallery.
July's film round-up serves a varied menu: Gregg Araki's I Want Your Sex brings cheeky screwball energy and social bite; Kevin Hart's 72 Hours on Netflix leans into generational comedy but is uneven; Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender on Paramount+ dazzles visually yet remains mostly fan-service; Koreeda's Sheep In The Box softer in tone, probes AI surrogate dynamics but struggles to find a tight dramatic through-line.
Variety debuts the trailer for Sundance-bound sex comedy I Want Your Sex, featuring Olivia Wilde as a confident artist who begins a kink-filled, sadomasochistic relationship with her assistant (Cooper Hoffman), alongside Charli XCX, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders and Daveed Diggs. Directed by Gregg Araki, the film is described as irreverent and sex-positive, marking Araki’s return to feature filmmaking, with Magnolia Pictures securing US distribution after a bidding war.
IndieWire’s review of Gregg Araki’s Sundance debut I Want Your Sex frames it as a provocative, sex‑positive satire about a young man drawn into a power‑driven affair with an art‑world provocateur. Blending campy humor with frank sexuality, the film probes desire and self‑discovery amid a toxic, money‑obsessed art scene. While visually uneven and occasionally with stale jokes, it preserves Araki’s transgressive spark and offers moments of genuine insight, earning a B− and noting it’s seeking U.S. distribution.
Indie director Gregg Araki returns after 12 years with I Want Your Sex, a provocative BDSM romance led by Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman that targets Gen-Z attitudes toward sex and carnality, aiming to spark interest in sexual storytelling.
Olivia Wilde reveals that prepping for her role in Gregg Araki’s Sundance film I Want Your Sex involved connecting with dominatrix friends through Karley Sciortino, a journey she describes as anthropological that gave her greater respect for the BDSM community and those working on the fringes of sexuality.
Charli XCX headlines a Sundance double-feature, signaling a break with her Brat era as she pivots into film work with Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex and Aidan Zamiri’s The Moment, signaling a new direction in her career.
Olivia Wilde headlines Gregg Araki’s Sundance premiere I Want Your Sex, a boundary-pushing erotic thriller that pairs Wilde’s swaggering artist with Cooper Hoffman in a tense, sexually charged relationship marked by BDSM imagery, a chaotic threesome, and a core of obsessive love that Araki and the cast describe as a return to his provocative strengths.
Deadline’s Sundance Day 2 coverage highlights the premieres of Josephine and Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex, plus a slate of festival debuts, red-carpet portraits, and tributes, with appearances by Olivia Wilde, Channing Tatum, Gemma Chan and other notables.
Director Gregg Araki’s upcoming drama I Want Your Sex stars Olivia Wilde and Charli XCX, follows a man who becomes a provocative artist’s sexual muse, and is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026 (release date not yet announced). The ensemble includes Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, and Roxane Mesquida.