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The Invite: Official Trailer Teases One Hell Of A Dinner Party

A24 has released the first trailer, poster, and image for The Invite, which premiered at Sundance earlier this year, and it teases one hell of a dinner party.

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  • A24 unveils the first trailer for The Invite, hinting at a chaotic dinner party with a dark comedic twist.
  • The Invite sparked a fierce bidding war after its Sundance premiere, ultimately landing at A24.
  • Directed by Olivia Wilde, the film arrives in theaters June 26, facing a busy summer release slate.
  • Early festival reactions are positive, but A24 faces tough competition to draw mainstream audiences.

A24 was the topic of conversation this weekend with the release of The Drama. The film did exactly what it intended: spark a bunch of conversations about the various reveals and character motivations. So the film succeeded in drawing out strong reactions from its audience, one way or another. It's a win the studio needed after failing to connect with audiences and the voters last year in a bunch of different ways. The Invite is another of those A24 movies that could have some decent mainstream appeal.

It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and sparked a massive bidding war among NEON, Netflix, Sony, and others. A24 won the rights, and it's getting a theatrical release this June. It's another film directed by Olivia Wilde, who could really use a redemption after Don't Worry Darling. A24 dropped the first trailer, poster, image, and synopsis for all of us to see, teasing one hell of a dinner party, a black comedy, and four actors who are usually a ton of fun to watch on screen. The early festival reviews are generally positive. Still, positive festival reviews don't mean much if distributors aren't willing to put the work behind the film. Considering how busy June is, A24 is going to have its work cut out for it trying to find an audience for The Invite, when people only have so much money to spend, and so many massive blockbusters are being released.

Movie poster for 'The Invite,' featuring actor names Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton in colorful text. The tagline reads 'It'll be fun.' Directed by Olivia Wilde, this film is set for summer release and was featured at Sundance.
Credit: Courtesy of A24
A still from 'The Invite' showing four friends sitting in a cozy living room, laughing and engaging in conversation. The setting features a warm atmosphere with a table holding drinks and snacks, and a lamp illuminating the scene.
(L-R) Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton Credit: Courtesy of A24

The Invite: Synopsis, Cast List, Release Date

Synopsis: Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde and written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, with David Permut, Ben Browning, and Megan Ellison serving as producers. It stars Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton and will be released on June 26, 2026 (Limited).

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