Wild Horse Nine

Wild Horse Nine is a film written and directed by Martin McDonagh, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell and Steve Buscemi. The first announced public advance screenings in cinemas are scheduled for October 30, 2026, in Australia and the United States. The film will then receive a staggered theatrical release by country. The story is set shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup and takes its protagonists from Santiago to Easter Island.

Story

The film follows Chris and Lee, CIA agents sent from Santiago to Easter Island shortly before the 1973 Chilean coup. Among the island's monumental statues, they confront their past and new conspiracies. Chris's bond with two rebellious students threatens to change the course of the mission.

Direction and cast

Martin McDonagh writes and directs Wild Horse Nine. The leading cast includes John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell, alongside Steve Buscemi, Mariana di Girolamo and Ailín Salas. Tom Waits and Parker Posey are also part of the cast.

Production

Searchlight Pictures presents the film. The production is associated with Blueprint Pictures and Film4. Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin, Martin McDonagh and Anita Overland are credited as producers in the official materials.

Release dates by country

The first announced public advance screenings in cinemas are on October 30 in Australia and the United States. In Australia, Event Cinemas lists advance screenings from October 30 to November 1 and a regular release on November 5. In the United States, Cinemark offers early-access screenings on October 30; Searchlight retains November 6 for the theatrical release. Disney France lists November 4 for France. The theatrical release in Chile is announced for November 5, and Spanish cinemas list November 13. Dates and availability may vary by country and cinema.

Festival screenings

The film had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival in September 2026 and also screened at the Toronto International Film Festival. These festival screenings precede the public advance screenings and theatrical release.