Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde Face a Chaotic Dinner Party in ‘The Invite’ Trailer with Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz
A24 has released the first trailer for Olivia Wilde’s new film, The Invite, which stars Wilde herself alongside Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton. The film is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on June 26.
The story follows Joe and Angela, a married couple whose relationship is already on shaky ground. Their evening takes an unexpected turn when they invite their mysterious upstairs neighbors to a dinner party. According to the official logline, the night quickly spirals out of control, leaving the couple to wonder, “Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?”
The Invite made its debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where it captured the attention of both audiences and distributors. Variety reported that the film sparked a multi-day bidding war, with companies including Focus Features, Neon, Netflix, Apple, Searchlight, and Black Bear competing for rights. Wilde received a standing ovation after the screening, highlighting the film’s impact on festival-goers.
First trailer for Olivia Wilde’s ‘THE INVITE’, starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton and Olivia Wilde.
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The film follows a couple on the verge of breaking up when their neighbors show up for dinner & make everything worse.
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Edward Norton spoke during a Q&A at the festival, praising Wilde’s work both in front of and behind the camera. “Seth and I both have directed films that we’ve been acting in as well. Inevitably, you come to moments where you say, ‘This was a terrible decision,’” he said. “It’s hard for me to overstate the grace and wisdom with which Olivia gave that performance and directed us.”
The Invite is Wilde’s third directorial project following Booksmart (2019) and Don’t Worry Darling (2023), in which she also acted. The film was written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, produced by David Permut, Ben Browning, and Megan Ellison, and runs for 107 minutes with an R rating.
From what the trailer and festival buzz suggest, this film blends comedy and drama in a tense, unpredictable setting. Wilde appears to have delivered a project that balances sharp performances with strong direction, and the ensemble cast adds significant weight to the story.
I’m intrigued by the dynamic between the married couple and their mysterious neighbors. It seems like a tense, entertaining ride that could spark a lot of conversation. What do you think about The Invite? Are you excited to see this dinner party go completely off the rails? Share your thoughts in the comments.
