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2 clusters · 15 sources · 3 days · First seen 3 days ago · Last updated about 15 hours ago

Categories: CULTURE

Gregg Araki film comeback

Entities: Gregg Araki · Olivia Wilde · Cooper Hoffman · Erika Tracy · I Want Your Sex

Overview

Gregg Araki’s long‑awaited feature *I Want Your Sex* opened in U.S. and French cinemas on 29 July 2024 after debuting at Sundance and later screening at Outfest NEXT. Co‑written with journalist Karley Sciortino, the erotic‑comedy follows mid‑40s pop‑artist/gallery owner Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde) and her Gen‑Z assistant Elliot (Cooper Hoffman) in a consensual May‑December BDSM relationship. Reviewers note the blend of comedy, thriller and erotic elements, describing it as less subversive than Araki’s earlier cult titles but still marked by his signature absurd humor. The narrative uses the relationship to probe Gen Z’s ambivalence toward sex, housing insecurity, digital intimacy and cultural conservatism, positioning Wilde’s character as a sharply quotable figure. Magnolia Pictures handles distribution; Araki’s Outfest NEXT interview urged Gen Z to embrace their “sexual prime,” framing the film as commentary on inter‑generational power dynamics and evolving sexual representation in indie cinema.

By mid‑2026, coverage reiterated the July 2024 theatrical rollout and highlighted the film’s worldwide premiere. Critics called it a colorful erotic satire that blends dark comedy with thriller elements while retaining Araki’s subversive humor, underscoring its sustained visibility and relevance.

Industry reports in 2026 confirmed the July 2024 rollout, emphasizing the film’s continued relevance and its role in New Queer Cinema.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 10 SOURCES] Gregg Araki directed the film I Want Your Sex. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 9 SOURCES] Olivia Wilde plays the artist Erika Tracy in I Want Your Sex. (Olivia Wilde)
[● 9 SOURCES] Cooper Hoffman plays Elliot/Eliott in I Want Your Sex. (Cooper Hoffman)
[● 9 SOURCES] Karley Sciortino co-wrote I Want Your Sex with Gregg Araki. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 9 SOURCES] Olivia Wilde stars as Erika Tracy in I Want Your Sex. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 9 SOURCES] Cooper Hoffman stars as Elliot/Eliott in I Want Your Sex. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 8 SOURCES] Gregg Araki, aged 66, directed the film I Want Your Sex. (Gregg Araki, 66, directed the film I Want Your Sex.)
[● 8 SOURCES] The film depicts a BDSM‑type relationship between a mid‑40s artist and a Gen Z assistant. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 7 SOURCES] I Want Your Sex was released in theaters on 29 July 2024. (All articles)
[● 7 SOURCES] I Want Your Sex is Gregg Araki's first feature film since 2014. (supporting_article_ids)
[● 6 SOURCES] I Want Your Sex was released in cinemas on 29 July. (The film opened in theatres on 29 July 2024.)
[● 6 SOURCES] I Want Your Sex was released in cinemas on 29 July 2024. (belongs)

Timeline

about 15 hours ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
Olivia Wilde stars in Gregg Araki’s ‘I Want Your Sex’ comedy
Gregg Araki’s new film ‘I Want Your Sex’, starring Olivia Wilde as Erika Tracy, satirizes Gen Z’s sex attitudes with a BDSM‑flavored comedy that debuted at Sundance.
3 days ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
Gregg Araki's 'I Want Your Sex' premieres worldwide
Gregg Araki’s first film since 2014, I Want Your Sex, debuted 29 July 2024 starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman, exploring a BDSM relationship and Gen Z sexuality; the director urged sexual adventure at Out

Sources

bigpicturebigsound.com · complex.com · courrierinternational.com · deepfocusreview.com · estrepublicain.fr · filmjabber.com · gqmagazine.fr · idboox.com · leclaireur.fnac.com · memphisflyer.com · mymotherlode.com · nextbestpicture.com · screenanarchy.com · variety.com · winnipegfreepress.com

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