The Invite Streaming Debut
Olivia Wilde's Hit Dark Comedy The Invite Heads to HBO Max in October
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The film reportedly cost approximately $15 million to make and earned $42.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run, according to one report.
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The Invite received strong critical and audience scores, with a 96% Tomatometer rating and an 89% Popcornmeter rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics’ consensus called it “a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.”
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The movie is an adaptation of Cesc Gay’s Spanish comedy Sentimental, also known as The People Upstairs.
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Before its HBO Max debut, The Invite was available through video-on-demand platforms including Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home and Google Play, with reported pricing of about $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy.
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The theatrical release began with a limited run on June 26 before expanding nationwide on July 10; one report also said the film remained in theaters at the time of publication.
A24's dark comedy The Invite arrives on HBO Max on October 23, 2026, with an HBO linear broadcast following the next day at 8 p.m. ET. The film stars Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton in a story about a married couple whose dinner party with mysterious neighbors descends into chaos.
The movie earned $42.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run against a $15 million budget, according to reports. It scored a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes' Tomatometer and 89% on the Popcornmeter, with critics calling it 'a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.'
Wilde Directs Bold Adaptation of Spanish Hit
The Invite is an English-language remake of Cesc Gay's 2020 Spanish comedy Sentimental, also known as The People Upstairs. Wilde directed from a screenplay by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, bringing her distinctive style to this relationship dramedy that blends dark humor with mounting tension.
Strong Box Office Performance Despite Limited Run
The film opened in limited release on June 26 before expanding nationwide on July 10. It stayed in theaters for several months, ultimately collecting $42.6 million globally. That represents a solid return on its $15 million production budget, demonstrating audience appetite for sophisticated comedies.
Available on VOD Before HBO Max Debut
Before its streaming premiere, The Invite was available for rent at $19.99 and purchase at $24.99 on platforms like Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. The staggered release strategy gives HBO Max exclusivity after the video-on-demand window closes.
A24 Prepares Collector's Edition Physical Release
A24 is releasing The Invite on 4K UHD Blu-Ray and standard Blu-Ray in special Collector's Editions beginning November 2026. The physical copies will be available exclusively through the A24 Shop, offering fans multiple ways to own the acclaimed comedy.
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