The Invite

The Invite (2026)



7.2 2026 107 min —

Director: Olivia Wilde

Cast: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

Comedy Drama
A crumbling marriage. A risky dinner guest list. When Joe and Angela welcome their mysterious upstairs neighbors into their home, one evening of cocktails and conversation sets off a chain of unpredictable events. Is this the night that reignites their passion—or the spark that torches everything they have left?

More About This Film

The Invite is a relationship comedy directed by Olivia Wilde and centered on two couples whose carefully managed evening becomes increasingly uncomfortable after an unexpected proposition from their neighbors. The story unfolds over a single dinner gathering where personal boundaries and long-standing relationship tensions are placed under pressure.

Wilde stars alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, creating a four-person ensemble that carries most of the film. The screenplay by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack adapts the Spanish film The People Upstairs for an English-language setting.

  • Directed by Olivia Wilde.
  • Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton headline the cast.
  • It is an English-language remake of Cesc Gay's The People Upstairs.
  • The film premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
  • The U.S. theatrical release was handled by A24, with HBO Max streaming scheduled for October 23, 2026.

Where to Watch

The Invite is moving from theaters to digital platforms, with HBO Max scheduled to carry the film later in October.