Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite' Examines Marriage and Nonmonogamy
Olivia Wilde's new film 'The Invite,' distributed by A24, premiered and is reviewed in CULTURED. The movie centers on a dinner party hosted by Joe (Seth Rogen) and Angela (Wilde), a married couple whose stagnant relationship is disrupted by their new neighbors, Hawk (Edward Norton) and Piña (Penélope Cruz), who practice nonmonogamy. The film explores themes of marital dissatisfaction, creative stuckness, and the mainstreaming of nonmonogamy. It is based on a Spanish film and is considered a significant improvement over Wilde's previous directorial effort, 'Don't Worry Darling.' The review highlights Rogen's performance, particularly his laugh, as a standout. The film was released in 2026.
Key facts
- The film is titled 'The Invite' and is directed by Olivia Wilde.
- It stars Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton, and Penélope Cruz.
- The movie is distributed by A24.
- It is based on a Spanish film.
- The plot involves a dinner party where the hosts confront their marriage after meeting nonmonogamous neighbors.
- The review notes the film is better than Wilde's previous film 'Don't Worry Darling.'
- The film was released in 2026.
- The review was published by CULTURED magazine.
Entities
Artists
- Olivia Wilde
- Seth Rogen
- Edward Norton
- Penélope Cruz
- Will McCormack
- Rashida Jones
- Cesc Gay
- Dev Hynes
- Adam Newport-Berra
- Jade Healy
- Oscar Wilde
- Mike Nichols
- Edward Albee
- Roman Polanski
- Yasmina Reza
Institutions
- A24
- CULTURED
- The New Yorker
- Tobis Film
- Toronto International Film Festival
Locations
- San Francisco
- United States