‘The Invite’ Trailer Serves Awkward Laughs And Relationship Chaos in Olivia Wilde’s Bold New Dramedy

Get ready for an evening that goes completely off the rails—because The Invite is here to turn a simple dinner into a full-blown emotional rollercoaster. Backed by A24, the first official trailer for the film has dropped, marking the latest directorial venture of Olivia Wilde. What begins as a seemingly light-hearted comedy quickly reveals itself to be a layered dramedy, diving deep into relationships, insecurities, and the messy truths couples often avoid.

 

At the center of the story are Joe and Angela, played by Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde, a couple whose marriage is clearly hanging by a thread. In a bid to shake things up—or maybe just distract themselves—they invite their mysterious upstairs neighbors over for dinner. Enter the enigmatic duo played by Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, and suddenly, the night takes a sharp turn into uncomfortable, revealing, and often hilarious territory.

 

What makes The Invite stand out is its intimate setting and sharp writing. The entire film unfolds within a single apartment, forcing the characters—and the audience—into close quarters where nothing can be hidden. Penned by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack, the screenplay cleverly balances humor with emotional depth, peeling back layers of love, resentment, and desire. The film is also an English-language remake of the Spanish hit The People Upstairs (Sentimental), originally directed by Cesc Gay.

 

With a release date set for June 26, 2026, The Invite is shaping up to be one of those deceptively simple films that hits hard once the conversations get real. Is this dinner party a chance to reignite fading relationships—or the spark that burns everything down? If the trailer is anything to go by, audiences are in for a night of sharp dialogue, awkward truths, and emotional fireworks.