--- title: "I Want Your Sex: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/i-want-your-sex/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/i-want-your-sex" critics_score: 69 critics_reviews: 11 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # I Want Your Sex (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 69 from 11 reviews: 7 positive, 3 mixed, 1 negative. Most critics enjoy it. Gregg Araki’s return to feature filmmaking is read as a return to the colour, pop music and sexual frankness of his 1990s work, and the reviews are largely glad of it. The praise clusters around the two leads: Olivia Wilde’s imperious, campy artist is singled out again and again, with Vulture suggesting it may be her best role yet, and Cooper Hoffman’s charm as her young assistant earns nearly as much notice. The film’s case for Gen Z embracing sex over shame is taken as heartfelt rather than preachy. The reservations gather around the plot. Several critics say the film sags in its final act, or takes an odd turn once story takes over from provocation; Empire finds it lively but unsatisfying, and Radio Times counts one too many climaxes. The spread is fairly wide. The Playlist thinks Araki’s old thrill has faded into something safe, and Screen Daily, the one outright dissenter, finds a conventional, underdeveloped story beneath the promised romp. ## Variety — Peter Debruge Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 23 January 2026. Festival review. The critic finds the film an irreverent and joyful rom-com that celebrates liberated, playful sex across generations. Wilde's imperious, campy performance as the dominant artist is singled out for praise. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/i-want-your-sex-review-1236639774/) ## Financial Times — Danny Leigh Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 27 August 2026. The critic praises the film as a goofy, bubblegum-coloured comedy that makes a heartfelt call for Gen Z to embrace sex, with Olivia Wilde mischievously good as the lustful artist Erika who seduces her young assistant. It is noted for its wilful silliness, art-world satire and return to Araki’s transgressive 1990s style. [Read the review](https://www.ft.com/content/eca33cde-0dce-4754-adcd-19b0f1dd7f80) ## Sight and Sound Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 27 August 2026. The critic finds Araki’s return to feature filmmaking an enjoyable, transgressive art-world satire and kinky sex-detective yarn that recaptures his spirit with colour, pop music and a wink. It serves as both a playful lesson on the complexities of sex and a defence of messy desire. [Read the review](https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/i-want-your-sex-gregg-arakis-wild-art-world-satire-unspools-enjoyable-kinky-sex-detective-yarn) ## Empire — Beth Webb Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 28 August 2026. The critic finds it a lively but ultimately unsatisfying exploration of Gen Z sexuality and BDSM dynamics. They praise Cooper Hoffman's charming performance as the lead. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/i-want-your-sex/) ## Radio Times Rating 3/5. 24 August 2026. The review praises the playful comedy for its top-drawer cast, laughs and light-hearted poking at Generation Z attitudes to sex, while noting one too many climaxes. It highlights the strong supporting performances and raunchy fun. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/i-want-your-sex-review/) ## Time Out — Stephen A Russell Rating 3/5. 14 June 2026. Festival review. The critic calls the film a deliciously silly return to horny comedy, with Olivia Wilde bringing erotic energy as the kink-positive artist and the screenplay flinging filthy one-liners. It is recommended but noted as having screened at Sydney Film Festival ahead of UK release. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/i-want-your-sex-review-2026) ## Screen Daily Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 24 January 2026. Festival review. The critic finds the film fails to deliver on its promise of an irreverent, libidinous romp despite the playful dom-sub rapport between leads; it becomes a disappointingly underdeveloped and fairly conventional story. It is described as more fizzle than sizzle. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wilde-takes-control-in-gregg-arakis-lacklustre-sex-comedy/5212989.article) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney 24 January 2026. Festival review. The critic finds Araki back in vintage form with a playful, energetic satire of sexual politics and kink that pairs Wilde and Hoffman delightfully. It is a fun, witty commentary on shifting mores that occasionally sags in the final act but remains a blast overall. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wilde-cooper-hoffman-araki-1236483581/) ## Vulture 31 July 2026. Festival review. The review praises Wilde's performance as a flamboyant, sex-crazed artist as potentially her best role yet, highlighting Araki's light, colorful style and gleeful provocations. It notes the film falters when plot takes over but the fun and deranged sensibility largely carry it. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/article/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wildes-best-role-yet.html) ## Collider — Ross Bonaime Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 31 January 2026. Festival review. The critic praises the film as an essential sex comedy for the current generation, highlighting the strong performances by Cooper Hoffman and Olivia Wilde and the compassionate portrayal of its characters. They single out the heartfelt exploration of sex and modern relationships for praise, while noting the story takes an odd turn in the final third. [Read the review](https://collider.com/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wilde-cooper-hoffman-gregg-araki-sundance/) ## Deadline — Damon Wise Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 23 January 2026. Festival review. The critic finds Araki's raunchy, campy comedy a fun outreach to Gen Z with strong odd-couple chemistry between its leads. It is praised for its relatable core about falling for the wrong person amid surreal sexual adventures. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/01/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wilde-cooper-hoffman-gregg-araki-sundance-1236695143/) ## /Film — BJ Colangelo Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 31 July 2026. The critic sees the film as an invigorating, hopeful Araki work that urges Gen Z to embrace real-life intimacy and hedonism over shame or hypotheticals. It singles out the toxic yet compelling central relationship and strong lead performances for praise. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/2226869/i-want-your-sex-2026-comedy-angers-everyone-explored-gen-z/) ## The Playlist — Gregory Ellwood Rating C+. 25 January 2026. Festival review. The critic finds that Araki's signature out-of-the-box thrill has faded, making the film feel nostalgic and safe rather than daring. Wilde and Hoffman deliver charismatic performances that elevate the material and make the film worth watching despite its flaws. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/i-want-your-sex-review-olivia-wilde-cooper-hoffman-pretty-much-make-gregg-arakis-worth-watching-sundance-20260125/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/i-want-your-sex.md