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Bob Odenkirk’s ‘Normal’ Debuts First Trailer as Magnolia Targets April 2026 Theatrical Release

The neo‑Western pairs director Ben Wheatley with John Wick writer Derek Kolstad for a tale of a provisional sheriff facing a town‑wide criminal web.

Overview

  • The trailer, released Dec. 15, previews violent shootouts and a dark turn in the seemingly quiet Midwestern town of Normal, Minnesota.
  • Magnolia Pictures is distributing the film, with outlets citing an April 16–17, 2026 U.S. theatrical rollout.
  • Coverage notes a wide release plan, with some reports indicating roughly 2,000 theaters, which would mark Magnolia’s broadest opening to date.
  • Odenkirk stars alongside Henry Winkler and Lena Headey; the supporting cast includes Brendan Fletcher, Billy MacLellan, Peter Shinkoda and Jess McLeod.
  • The film premiered in TIFF’s Midnight Madness program in September 2025 and is reported to be rated R for strong bloody violence and language.