In movie ‘The Invite,' Olivia Wilde and Seth Rogen dive into dinner party disaster
The Invite is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde and released by A24 on June 26. The movie is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs and features a four-person cast including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. It focuses on a dinner party between a rocky couple and their neighbors.
What changed
The film has transitioned from its Sundance premiere to a limited U.S. theatrical release.
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Olivia Wilde Directs and Stars in A24 Comedy 'The Invite'
confidence 100%The Invite is a 2026 American comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde and released by A24 on June 26. The movie is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs and features a four-person cast including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. It focuses on a dinner party between a rocky couple and their neighbors.
What's confirmed:
- Olivia Wilde directed The Invite from a screenplay by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
- The film stars Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton.
- A24 released the movie in limited U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026.
- The movie is an English-language remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs.
- The plot involves a failed musician named Joe and his wife Angela who invite their neighbors, Púna and Hawk, for dinner.
- The film premiered on January 24, 2026, at the Sundance Film Festival at the Eccles Theater.
Still unconfirmed:
- Olivia Wilde describes the film as a dark marital comedy that left her feeling romantic and optimistic about love.
- The film is one of the best movies of the year.