The Invite (2026): What to Know About Olivia Wilde’s Film

The Invite (2026): What to Know About Olivia Wilde’s Film

The Invite (2026) is an American comedy-drama directed by Olivia Wilde, about a married couple whose dinner with their upstairs neighbors puts already-fragile relationships under an uncomfortable spotlight. Seth Rogen and Wilde play the hosts, with Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz as their guests. The A24 release runs 1 hour and 47 minutes and opened in US theaters on June 26, 2026. As of October 30, 2026, HBO Max carries the film in the United States; rental and purchase options may also be available.

What happens in The Invite?

Joe and Angela are struggling to communicate. Their evening changes when they invite two intriguing upstairs neighbors over for dinner. What should have been an ordinary social visit develops into a confrontation with jealousy, desire, awkward honesty, and the small resentments that build up inside a relationship.

The setup is intentionally intimate: rather than racing through multiple locations or a complicated mystery, the story relies on four adults in a room and on the tension between what each person says and what they mean. Viewers who enjoy relationship comedies where conversation is more dangerous than action are the natural audience. This is a premise overview, not an explanation of the ending.

Cast and creative team

Seth Rogen plays Joe; Olivia Wilde plays Angela. Penélope Cruz portrays Piña and Edward Norton plays Hawk, the upstairs couple who unsettle the hosts. Wilde directs a screenplay credited to Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. These four lead performances are central to the film's structure, making the distinctions among the couples especially useful when reading a cast listing or identifying a trailer.

The film was distributed by A24. The company's film listing identifies the initial theatrical date as June 26, 2026, and lists the runtime as 1 hour 47 minutes. Platform-specific age labels may differ, so check the US listing you plan to use for its content advisory rather than assuming all stores display the same classification.

Where can you watch The Invite in the US?

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that the film would begin streaming on HBO Max on October 23, 2026. That is the most specific confirmed US subscription debut available at this article's October 30 update. A24 and select digital storefronts also present home-viewing options, including rental or purchase. Availability, subscription entitlements, and rental windows can change after publication.

For a legitimate stream, search the exact title and year inside the HBO Max app, then confirm the film's 2026 release date and the cast before playing. If you prefer a one-time transaction, compare the rent and buy labels in the official store app; renting generally grants a limited viewing window, while buying grants access under the store's digital-license terms. Neither option should be described as a permanent physical copy.

Is this the same as The Invitation or You're Cordially Invited?

No. The Invite is Wilde's 2026 dinner-party comedy-drama. You're Cordially Invited is a 2025 wedding comedy starring Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. The Invitation is also the title of unrelated horror films, including a 2022 release. Searching by year, director, and the four leads is the quickest way to avoid the wrong page. The comparison here is only for identification; each film deserves its own complete guide.

Who will probably enjoy it?

Choose this film if you want a compact adult relationship story powered by performances, uneasy humor, and a social situation that becomes increasingly personal. It is not a wedding farce and it is not a supernatural horror movie. If you are browsing purely by the word “invite,” check the genre and release year before deciding.

Related reading

If you were expecting a wedding comedy rather than a dinner-party story, see the guide to You’re Cordially Invited. You’re Cordially Invited: Cast, Trailer and Streaming

For a darker film that also unfolds around a tense meal, compare The Dinner (2017). The Dinner (2017): Film Guide and Cast

Frequently asked questions

Is The Invite a 2026 movie?

Yes. A24 lists June 26, 2026 as its theatrical release date, and Olivia Wilde directs.

Who stars in The Invite?

Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton are the four principal performers.

How long is The Invite?

A24 lists a running time of 1 hour and 47 minutes, or 107 minutes.

Is The Invite on HBO Max?

Warner Bros. Discovery announced a US HBO Max streaming debut for October 23, 2026. Confirm it still appears in the app when you read this.

Is The Invite the same movie as You're Cordially Invited?

No. You're Cordially Invited is a separate 2025 wedding comedy; The Invite centers on a 2026 dinner party.

Availability/status checked for editorial drafting: October 30, 2026. Confirm current provider or schedule information before publishing.