The Invite (2026)
"Some invitations are best left unanswered."
Theatrical Narrative & World
Adapted from the award-winning Spanish comedy 'Sentimental' by Cesc Gay, The Invite follows Joe and Angela, a couple navigating 15 years of marital stagnation in a high-rise luxury apartment.
When Angela invites their uninhibited, eccentric upstairs neighbors for drinks and tapas, an innocent evening quickly unravels into an escalating psychological minefield of seduction, scandalous confessions, and hilarious social revelations.
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Production Details
| Production Studio | FilmNation Entertainment / Permut Presentations |
| Distribution | Universal Pictures |
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Screenplay Writers | Rashida Jones, Will McCormack |
| Music Score | Mychael Danna |
| Cinematography | Sean Bobbitt |
| Production Status | ● Official Theatrical Release |
Technical Specifications & Exhibition Standards
| Runtime | 1h 48m |
| Sound Mix Channels | Dolby 5.1, DTS:X |
| Aspect Ratio | 2.00:1 (Univisium) |
| Production Budget | $28,000,000 |
| Worldwide Box Office | $94 Million |
| MPAA Classification | Rated R |
Reunites directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) with a razor-sharp adult ensemble.
Shot in real-time sequence over 21 consecutive nights inside a custom 360-degree glass penthouse set.
"Wickedly funny, sexy, and impeccably acted. Paul Rudd and Amy Adams have unmatched comedic timing."
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