The Invite Is in Theaters and It Has a 95 Percent

By The Backlot

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Four people in intimate conversation around a coffee table in a warmly lit living room in a scene from The Invite (2026) directed by Olivia Wilde

The Invite opened limited June 26 and expands wide July 10. Olivia Wilde directed. Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton star as two couples whose dinner invitation turns the night sideways.

95 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. 7.9 on TMDB. Critics called it perversely funny and said it gave all four actors some of their best material yet. A24 is distributing. It premiered at Sundance in January.

For anyone who loves a dinner party film that does not stay polite. If Booksmart made you want to see what Wilde does next, this is the answer.

Watch Booksmart before you go. Or go in cold. Both approaches work for a movie this good at holding its cards.

Four of the best actors working right now, 95 percent on RT, and an A24 stamp. The group chat is seeing this July 10.

Quick Facts

The Invite Is in Theaters and It Has a 95 Percent

DirectorOlivia Wilde

CastSeth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

GenreDrama, Comedy

Release2026-07-10

Runtime107 min

Rated7.9/10

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The Invite expands wide July 10. Olivia Wilde directed. Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton at a dinner party that does not stay polite. A24. 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. #TheInvite #Backlot @oliviawilde @sethrogen @penelopecruzoficial

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The Invite expands wide July 10. Olivia Wilde directed. Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton, one dinner party gone sideways, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. A24.

For anyone who loves a dinner party film that does not stay polite. If Booksmart made you want to see what Wilde does next, this is the answer.

Watch Booksmart before you go. Or go in cold. Both approaches work for a movie this good at holding its cards.

Four of the best actors working right now, 95 percent on RT, and an A24 stamp. The group chat is seeing this July 10.