Olivia Wilde's A24 Relationship Dramedy 'The Invite' Sets HBO Max Premiere Date
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β’Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:23:32 +0000
π° What Happened
A24 has set the streaming date for 'The Invite,' a relationship dramedy directed by Olivia Wilde. It starts streaming only on HBO Max on October 23.
It will air on HBO's linear channel at 8pm ET on October 24. The film stars Seth Rogen and Wilde as Joe and Angela, a couple whose marriage is on thin ice.
They invite their mysterious upstairs neighbours, played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz, to dinner. The night spirals into unexpected places.
π The Backstory
The Invite is an English-language remake of the 2020 Spanish film 'The People Upstairs' by Cesc Gay. Wilde directed from a script by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
It hit cinemas over the summer and grossed more than $55 million worldwide. It premiered to strong reviews at the Sundance film festival.
Wilde's next project is 'Naughty,' a holiday comedy for Universal Pictures starring Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage.
π― Why It Matters
The film shows how a small indie can become a hit, then move quickly to streaming. Big stars and a well-known director can draw audiences to both cinemas and HBO Max.
A24 has set the streaming date for 'The Invite,' a relationship dramedy directed by Olivia Wilde. It starts streaming only on HBO Max on October 23.
It will air on HBO's linear channel at 8pm ET on October 24. The film stars Seth Rogen and Wilde as Joe and Angela, a couple whose marriage is on thin ice.
They invite their mysterious upstairs neighbours, played by Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz, to dinner. The night spirals into unexpected places.
The Invite is an English-language remake of the 2020 Spanish film 'The People Upstairs' by Cesc Gay. Wilde directed from a script by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
It hit cinemas over the summer and grossed more than $55 million worldwide. It premiered to strong reviews at the Sundance film festival.
Wilde's next project is 'Naughty,' a holiday comedy for Universal Pictures starring Jennifer Aniston and Peter Dinklage.
The film shows how a small indie can become a hit, then move quickly to streaming. Big stars and a well-known director can draw audiences to both cinemas and HBO Max.