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The Invite

The Invite is a 2026 comedy-drama directed by Olivia Wilde. The 107-minute A24 film stars Seth Rogen and Wilde as Joe and Angela, a married couple whose dinner with neighbors Pína and Hawk, played by Penélope Cruz and Ed...

2026 107 min
Critic8.9
Comedy Drama Relationship
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Overview

A troubled married couple invites their confident upstairs neighbors to dinner, and the evening becomes an uncomfortable examination of intimacy, resentment and whether their marriage can survive.
Story 8.7
Acting 9.5
Direction 9.0
Cinematography 8.3
Music 8.4
Pacing 8.5
Originality 8.6
Emotional Impact 9.0
Overall 8.9

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.9 /10

Why it is trending now

The Invite has just completed its nationwide expansion, reached sixth place at the box office and generated fresh discussion around its ambiguous ending.

Four actors, one uncomfortable dinner

The movie gives Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton extended dialogue scenes that move between comedy, resentment and vulnerability.

A marriage under examination

Joe and Angela's relationship is gradually dismantled as their neighbors challenge the excuses keeping them together.

The ending stays deliberately uncertain

The final piano scene leaves viewers to decide whether the couple has reconciled or simply shared one last moment before separating.

Pros

  • Confirmed 107-minute runtime
  • Excellent four-person ensemble
  • Strong current ending-explained search interest
  • Sharp adult relationship comedy
  • Fresh nationwide box-office momentum

Cons

  • The film is largely confined to one apartment
  • Its ambiguous ending may frustrate some viewers
  • The subject matter is aimed primarily at adult audiences
Verdict A sharp and uncomfortable adult comedy powered by four strong performances and an ending designed to keep audiences debating the couple's future.

AI Review

The Invite is a 2026 comedy-drama directed by Olivia Wilde. The 107-minute A24 film stars Seth Rogen and Wilde as Joe and Angela, a married couple whose dinner with neighbors Pína and Hawk, played by Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, becomes an emotional examination of intimacy and commitment. The film expanded nationwide on July 10 and had grossed approximately $15.2 million worldwide by July 14.

A sharp and uncomfortable adult comedy powered by four strong performances and an ending designed to keep audiences debating the couple's future.

Recommended for viewers who enjoy intelligent adult comedies, relationship dramas and performance-driven films.

Awards

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Supporting Actress - Penélope Cruz · Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Screenplay - Will McCormack and Rashida Jones · Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Director - Olivia Wilde · Nominated

Golden Trailer Awards

Most Original Trailer · Nominated

Timeline

Release Date
Theatrical Date
Premiere
Festival
Status
Original Material

The project is based on Cesc Gay's stage play and the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs.

Early Development

An English-language remake entered development before Olivia Wilde joined as director and star.

Casting

Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton joined Wilde as the four principal performers.

Principal Photography

The production filmed in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2025.

Shooting Method

The film was completed in 23 days and shot largely in chronological order.

Sundance Premiere

The Invite premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2026.

Distribution

A24 acquired the United States distribution rights following a competitive bidding process.

Limited Release

A24 opened the film in limited U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026.

Wide Release

The film expanded nationwide on July 10 and reached sixth place at the domestic box office.

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Supporting Actress - Penélope Cruz Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Screenplay - Will McCormack and Rashida Jones Won

Astra Midseason Movie Awards

Best Director - Olivia Wilde Nominated

Golden Trailer Awards

Most Original Trailer Nominated

Production

Original Material

The project is based on Cesc Gay's stage play and the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs.

Early Development

An English-language remake entered development before Olivia Wilde joined as director and star.

Casting

Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton joined Wilde as the four principal performers.

Principal Photography

The production filmed in Los Angeles and San Francisco in 2025.

Shooting Method

The film was completed in 23 days and shot largely in chronological order.

Sundance Premiere

The Invite premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2026.

Distribution

A24 acquired the United States distribution rights following a competitive bidding process.

Limited Release

A24 opened the film in limited U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026.

Wide Release

The film expanded nationwide on July 10 and reached sixth place at the domestic box office.

Cast

Seth Rogen Joe
Olivia Wilde Angela
Penélope Cruz Pína
Edward Norton Hawk

Characters

Joe Seth Rogen
Angela Olivia Wilde
Pína Penélope Cruz
Hawk Edward Norton

Crew

Olivia Wilde Director
Will McCormack Screenwriter
Rashida Jones Screenwriter
Ben Browning Producer
Megan Ellison Producer
David Permut Producer
Adam Newport-Berra Cinematographer
Yorgos Mavropsaridis Editor
Anthony Boys Editor
Devonté Hynes Composer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. The Invite Original Motion Picture Soundtrack — Devonté Hynes
  2. Contentious Environment — Devonté Hynes
  3. It's Over / Suite for Cello — Devonté Hynes

Trivia

  • The Invite has a confirmed runtime of 107 minutes.
  • Olivia Wilde directed the film and stars as Angela.
  • The movie is an English-language remake of the Spanish film The People Upstairs.
  • The main cast consists of Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
  • The film was shot in 23 days.
  • The dinner sequence was filmed largely in chronological order.
  • Edward Norton contributed to Hawk's third-act monologue.
  • The film premiered at Sundance on January 24, 2026.
  • The Invite expanded nationwide on July 10, 2026.
  • The film had grossed approximately $15.2 million worldwide by July 14, 2026.

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The Invite is a 2026 comedy-drama directed by Olivia Wilde. The 107-minute A24 film stars Seth Rogen and Wilde as Joe and Angela, a married couple whose dinner with neighbors Pína and Hawk, played by Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, becomes an emotional examination of intimacy and commitment. The film expanded nationwide on July 10 and had grossed approximately $15.2 million worldwide by July 14. Similar picks: Highly Rated Drama, Highly Rated Comedy