Normal Trailer & Fun Facts

Normal Synopsis:

Ulysses (Bob Odenkirk), a weary lawman, moves to the quiet town of Normal, Minnesota, seeking a peaceful life as a substitute sheriff. However, his quiet retirement is shattered when a botched bank robbery reveals that the entire town is part of a massive criminal conspiracy controlled by an international Yakuza cabal. When the entire community turns hostile to protect their secret, Ulysses must survive a brutal, snowy battle against the very people he was hired to protect.

Genre: Action, Thriller, Crime

Release Date: In theaters April 17th, 2026

Normal Fun Facts:

The Original Dream Team Is Back:
If you were a fan of Nobody, you’re in luck: the original dream team is back together. This new film reunites star Bob Odenkirk with John Wick creator Derek Kolstad and producer Marc Provissiero. It captures that same gritty, intense energy that made their first collaboration such a hit, making it a "must-watch" for action lovers.

Powerhouse Supporting Cast:
The movie features a powerhouse cast of TV royalty: Henry Winkler, the star of The Happy Days and Barry, plays the town’s mayor—a man who is all smiles and handshakes but clearly has something to hide. Lena Headey, famous for her role as Cersei in Game of Thrones, steps into the boots of Moira, a tough-as-nails bartender who ends up being the only person Ulysses can trust.

An "Inverted" Western:
Director Ben Wheatley (Free Fire) describes the film as a flipped version of a classic Western. In the old movies, a sheriff protects a town from outlaws—but here, the townspeople are the outlaws. Odenkirk plays Ulysses, a substitute sheriff who discovers the entire town is part of a massive criminal conspiracy.

Anything but Normal:
The story is set in the fictional town of Normal, Minnesota, but the name is a total lie. Things go from bad to worse after a botched bank robbery, leaving Ulysses in a fight for his life. He isn't just fighting criminals; he has to survive everyone from his own deputies to the Yakuza.

Shot in the "Great White North":
Even though the movie is set in Minnesota, the crew actually filmed in Winnipeg, Canada, during the freezing winter of 2024. The director, Ben Wheatley, wanted to use the brutal Canadian winter to create a snowy battle that felt as cold and dangerous as possible. He described the movie’s style as a classic Western that goes horribly and violently wrong.

Largest Theatrical Release:
This movie is the newest milestone for Magnolia Pictures. It’s opening in more than 2,000 theaters, making it the largest theatrical release to date for Magnolia Pictures. You’ve never seen a Magnolia film hit this many screens at once!

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