Martin McDonagh Premieres Wild Horse Nine at Venice

Dispatch From Venice: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ Is Galloping Into the Awards Race

Martin McDonagh’s latest romp, starring John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, and Parker Posey, just premiered at the Venice Film Festival—and is heading straight for the Oscars.

Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine Starring John Malkovich Draws 13-Minute Ovation at Venice, Enters Oscar Race

Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine received a 13-minute standing ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere, propelling John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell into the Oscar race.

Martin McDonagh premieres Wild Horse Nine at Venice

Director Martin McDonagh has said his dark comedy Wild Horse Nine, ⁠which premiered at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday and centres on two CIA operatives before Chile's 1973 coup, feels unexpectedly relevant in today's turbulent world.

‘Wild Horse Nine,’ With Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich, Gets Venice’s First Rapturous Reception of 2026

Martin McDonagh's Wild Horse Nine landed the Venice film festival its first raucous standing ovation of 2026.

‘Wild Horse Nine’ Lands 14-Minute Ovation At Venice World Premiere

Martin McDonagh’s Wild Horse Nine received an almost 15-minute ovation at the Venice Film Festival after its world premiere.