The Invite
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Synopsis
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Cast
- Seth Rogen
- Edward Norton
- Olivia Wilde
- Penélope Cruz
- Mario Valdez
- Skip Howland
- Rachel Thurow
- Mel Powell
Moviegoers are saying
This Seth Rogen vehicle delivers a polarizing mix of sharp dialogue and ensemble chemistry that has audiences either doubled over in laughter or left wanting more substance. While the cast's exceptional chemistry shines through packed dialogue sequences, some viewers found themselves craving deeper content beneath the intermittent laughs and rage-filled moments.
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- Jul 4, 2026
i love when a movie is basically a play
carley :)Jul 9, 2026So funny that Seth Rogen can wake up on any given day and remember he can actually act
James (Schaffrillas)Apr 20, 2026The best use of Edward Norton in decades.
Sean Fennessey - Jun 23, 2026
Crazy how EVERYONE understood the assignment
jonathan fujiiJun 15, 2026“thank you so much for this” is how I begin every sexual encounter too
Justin LaLibertyJun 29, 2026such a good example of what the drama (2026) would've been if zendaya planned an orgy instead of a school shooting.
jer ☘️ - Jun 15, 2026
"if you told her that wasn't jamón, she would've killed herself"
margauxJul 1, 2026The floor plan of this building is an enigma
NoopieSkoopieJan 24, 2026would have been 5 stars if we got to see seth rogen and edward norton kiss
Shannon Burns
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- Brutalist lovedThe Invite
This will be the sleeper film of 2026, obviously I really hope that it makes it big at the box office but it’s releasing in a very delicate period. That said, the film is fantastic, I cannot praise it enough Here I was thinking comedy was dead and then Olivia and this perfect cast comes back to…
Hanna lovedThe Invitewhat a roller coaster! i loved it
Scott Fausel lovedThe InviteOutstanding middle-age couple comedy. Awkward, cringy, and hysterical writing. Great and wildly different comedic performances by all four co-stars.
- zxki dislikedThe Invite
Not as inviting as I thought it would be. The first act of the film was fantastic. The acting, dialogue, comedy, tension, and pacing had me ecstatically ready for whatever was coming. Unfortunately, the second act exhaustingly drags on, and along with the film's strong points, my interest level was…
cassius casanova likedThe Inviteit’s obvious this was written by rashida jones, her type of humor + habitual millennial awkward pauses & jittery gilmore girls fast talk. loved that seth rogan is here & plays himself masterfully. thank you olivia wilde for including a nostalgic 3 minute old school rom com intro
Tristan is "meh" onThe InviteWould I go out of my way to watch it again no, was it still a fun movie yes. The entirety of the movie takes place in one apartment which is fine but not my favorite kinds of movies. The four different personalities were funny and worked well together.
- Clay Werner lovedThe Invite
8.5 - I don’t know what to think of Olivia Wilde as a director. I liked Booksmart, but I was underwhelmed compared to what I perceive as the general consensus. And then I was really let down by what I thought was a fantastic concept with Don’t Worry, Darling. So another comedy, especially starring…
Christian Lilly lovedThe InviteI saw this a few weeks ago and totally forgot to rate it This movie had me in the palm of its hand though. I could watch one continuous scene of the chemistry between Seth rogens character and Olivia wild’s character for the rest of my life. It’s easily both of their best work. Everyone is…
Logan Kershaw lovedThe InviteThe comedy hits really well, I was laughing so many times, the emotion gets real deep and meaningful, and it gets weird in all the right ways. I loved the acting, the cinematography was great too, and I feel like it’s a well made film with so much care put into it. I really liked it. My score: 9/10
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- JDJennifer Diaz
Give it to them with the packed dialogue this movie had!
MFMark fishera lot of rage with intermittent laughs. expected more from this cast
BABlaze AlvarezGreat cast chemistry
- MBMaria Baserva
Exceptional!!!
WWweusi washingtonRealistic
BLBruce LangsteinerGreat cast with exceptional chemistry.
- MAManuel Ayala
Haven’t laughed like that in a real long time
M.Mikel .Trash
JSJoshua Setow
Metacritic
Jan 28, 2026
The Invite might seem like a simple idea, but Wilde, as well as Jones, McCormack, and her excellent cast, make this into a compelling, delightful, and moving comedy that's more intricate than it might seem.
Ross Bonaime
Collider
Jan 25, 2026
As the jokes start to sour and the night shifts to something more serious, Wilde and her dramatically experienced ensemble are able to handle a difficult tonal descent without slipping.
Benjamin Lee
The Guardian
Jan 25, 2026
When it’s cooking, which is most of the run time, this is a smart, sophisticated and incisively acted adult entertainment that savages the crumbling institution of marriage, dangles the promise of sexual rescue and then brings the walls crashing down in a bitter reckoning that seems irreversible — until a window of hope and healing gets cracked open.
David Rooney
The Hollywood Reporter
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Invite (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is The Invite (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 47min long.
What's The Invite (2026) about?
Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places.
Who's the cast of The Invite (2026)?
- Seth Rogen as Joe
- Edward Norton as Hawk
- Olivia Wilde as Angela
- Penélope Cruz as Pina
- Mario Valdez as Subway Goer
- Skip Howland as Doorman
- Rachel Thurow as Subway Goer
- Mel Powell as Bartender
Who's the director behind The Invite (2026)?
Olivia Wilde directed The Invite (2026).
Who produced The Invite (2026)?
Ben Browning, Megan Ellison and David Permut produced The Invite (2026).
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