Bob Odenkirk has established himself as one of Hollywood’s most unlikely action heroes. His foray into the genre began in 2021 with his highly acclaimed role as former government assassin turned suburban family man Hutch Mansell in Nobody, which was so successful that he reprized the role in 2025 in a sequel called Nobody 2. This year he further expanded his repertoire by starring in NormalR-rated action film written by John Wick created by Derek Kolstad and directed by Ben Wheatley. The bullet-riddled bonanza has earned widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising Odenkirk’s compelling lead performance as Ulysses, a small-town sheriff’s deputy who accidentally uncovers a massive criminal conspiracy – and it looks like he’s not ready to turn in his badge just yet, as the film has received a new release that’s sure to bring it back to screens.
“For Sheriff Ulysses, his temporary assignment to the quaint Midwestern American town of Normal should have been a welcome respite from both his family woes and recent moral injuries in the line of duty. But when a botched bank robbery disrupts the quiet life of the town hall, a dirty secret is accidentally revealed and Ulysses learns that the town is not his namesake. Suddenly everyone is trying to shoot the sheriff, even his own deputies, and our disgruntled cop must rely on his affable nature and a few ragtag crooks if he wants to survive the night (and that’s all before the Yakuza show up).”
Normal It debuted to rave reviews after screening in Midnight Madness at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Small Town Shootout has a 77% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes. Fargo, John WickAnd Hot fluff. Magnolia Pictures has acquired the rights to distribute the action film in the United States and has scheduled its release in theaters on April 17, 2026. It arrived on streaming just over a month later, bringing Odenkirk’s unique heroic style into homes.
The new release is now scheduled for Normalwhich will no doubt give the film a second wind as it once again expands its reach significantly. Magnolia Home Entertainment has confirmed that the film will be released to home entertainment with a 4K Ultra HD combo package and Blu-ray, Blu-ray and DVD release. All versions are set to hit the market on July 14, 2026, meaning physical media enthusiasts will soon be able to add Odenkirk’s latest action epic to their shelves and give the disc a spin.
Normal 4K Blu-ray releaseMagnolia Home Entertainment
The cover features Odenkirk dressed in his character’s sheriff’s uniform, armed with a tactical shotgun, and the tagline: “Good Cop. Bad city.” The release has the added benefit of including a host of bonus features, including behind-the-scenes featurettes highlighting the cast, characters and creative team. According to the list of special features provided by Blu-ray.comThe discs also include a “Making of” featurette, which will presumably look at the film’s production and detail how the project came to life.
TWO DISC COMBO PACK (4K BLU-RAY/BLU-RAY)
HDR PRESENTATION OF THE FILM
DOLBY ATMOS AUDIO TRACK
The Making of Normal – short film
Ben Wheatley: Storytelling – Short Film
Bob Odenkirk: Normal and Ulysses
Derek Kolstad: Characters
Henry Winkler: “Mayor Kinbner”
Mark Proviciero: Team
Trailers
Additional subtitles in English SDH and Spanish for the main feature.
Strong Home Entertainment Sales Normal could improve a film’s chances of getting a sequel because it would prove that there is a dedicated, built-in audience hungry for more. Both Odenkirk and Wheatley have said that ideally they would like to turn it into a franchise, provided there is enough demand for it. Kolstad also said Deadline back in September, the team was in the process of looking for a sequel that could potentially bring Ulysses back into action, although the second film has yet to receive official studio approval.
Release date
April 17, 2026
lead time
90 minutes