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‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Directs and Stars in a Bravura Dinner-Party Dramedy That’s like ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Redone as Vintage Woody Allen

January 25, 2026

Olivia Wilde's directorial debut 'The Invite' premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, receiving a standing ovation for its witty and emotional exploration of modern relationships. The film features Wilde and Seth Rogen as a bickering couple alongside Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, who portray a more sexually liberated pair, leading to comedic and dramatic encounters at a dinner party.

appear in The Invite by Olivia Wilde, an official selection of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Courtesy of Sundance Institute | photo c/o The Invite

Credit: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton

Key Highlights

The film is an English language remake of Cesc Gay’s 'The People Upstairs' (2020).
It premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and received a standing ovation.
The story revolves around two couples living in the same apartment complex.
Wilde and Rogen's characters are portrayed as a bickering, unhappy married couple.
The film blends humor with themes of monogamy and modern relationships.

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‘The Invite’ Review: Olivia Wilde Directs and Stars in a Bravura Dinner-Party Dramedy That’s like ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Redone as Vintage Woody Allen

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