The Inviting (2026)

"The Invite" (2026), released under the title "激情邀约" in some regions, is a R-rated American drama and comedy film directed by Olivia Wilde. Produced by A24, the movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2026, before its wide North American release on June 26, 2026. The film stars Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton in a star-studded cast that anchors this intense domestic narrative.

The plot centers on two couples: Joe and Angela (Rogen and Wilde), a married couple whose relationship has fallen into a mundane rut, and their upstairs neighbors, who maintain an open and sexually liberated lifestyle. When the latter are invited over for a casual dinner, the evening quickly spirals from polite conversation into a psychological thriller that exposes repressed desires, marital loneliness, and unexplored sexual orientations within the first couple.

• The film is an adaptation of the 2020 Spanish movie "Sensibilidades," written by Cesc Gay.
• It received critical acclaim, boasting a 96% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a solid audience score on Douban.
• The production is noted for its confined setting, relying heavily on dialogue and micro-expressions rather than action sequences to create tension.
• Olivia Wilde not only directs but also stars in the lead role, showcasing her ability to handle complex emotional terrain.