The Invite

4/5

The Invite (2026) — Movie Summary

The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde and starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Edward Norton, and Penélope Cruz, is a dark comedy thriller about strained relationships, hidden desires, and unexpected residential intrigue.

Joe (Seth Rogen) and his wife (Olivia Wilde) are a long-standing couple whose marriage has fallen into a predictable, somewhat stale routine. In an effort to inject excitement and break out of their marital rut, they decide to host a dinner party and invite their intriguing, highly attractive neighbors across the way, played by Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz.

What begins as an awkward attempt at social connection quickly turns provocative when the visiting couple reveals an unusually open lifestyle and propositions their hosts into an unsettling psychological game. As boundary lines blur and secrets surface during the tense evening, Joe finds himself increasingly paranoid and overwhelmed by the unexpected turns the night takes.