Edward Norton, Penélope Cruz, Seth Rogan and Olivia Wilde end up together in an awkward and unforgettable evening. The intimate comedy The Invite (2026), directed by Wilde, has only just been released in cinemas, but according to critics it is one that you should certainly not miss. Film connoisseurs are clearly extremely enthusiastic about A24’s new work.
7.9
The marriage of Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen) has been in a rut for a while and is dominated by neurotic bickering.
Rotten Tomatoes
Wilde has created a comedy that becomes increasingly profound as it unfolds. The result is a film that is as uncomfortable as it is funny, as honest as it is human.
Tim Stevens (The Spool)
A perceptively written and deeply empathetic relationship drama that combines awkward humor with emotional honesty.
Louisa Moore (Screen Zealots)
Sharp, sexy and unexpectedly heartbreaking. The Invite is the funniest movie of 2026, and one of the best.
Jason Miller (Nerdspin)
The marriage of Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen) has long lost its sparkle and consists mainly of neurotic bickering. As if that weren’t tiring enough, their eccentric upstairs neighbors Hawk (Edward Norton) and Pina (Penélope Cruz) constantly keep them awake with their noisy nighttime escapades.
When Angela invites the neighbors over for dinner, a frustrated Joe sees his chance for a long-awaited confrontation. What starts as an awkward encounter quickly derails into an absurd evening full of bizarre twists that none of them will ever forget.
Beeld: ‘The invite’ via TMDB
