Gregg Araki releases trailer for I Want Your Sex

The first official trailer for director Gregg Araki's new film "I Want Your Sex" was released on Wednesday, showcasing the boundary-pushing relationship at the center of the erotic comedy thriller. The film, starring Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman, is scheduled for release in U.S. theaters on July 31, 2026.

The trailer introduces Wilde as Erika Tracy, a renowned and provocative artist, who hires a fresh-faced young assistant named Elliot, played by Hoffman. Elliot's fantasies appear to come true when Erika taps him to become her sexual muse, but the preview suggests he soon finds himself out of his depth. The footage hints at a journey into a world of obsession, power, and betrayal, with flashes of imagery including BDSM gear and a mysterious shot of a body floating in a swimming pool, teasing a murder plot.

The film marks Araki's anticipated return to feature filmmaking after more than a decade, following his work on television series. He co-wrote the screenplay with Karley Sciortino. The project has been in development for roughly ten years, during which Araki made significant alterations to the story. Originally conceived with reversed gender roles for the central...