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⚡ Psychological Comedy Thriller (2026)
Universal / FilmNation Rated R 1h 48m ★ 8.1 / 10 IMDb

The Invite (2026)

"Some invitations are best left unanswered."

IMDb Rating
★ 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes
🍅 89%
Metascore
82/100
Box Office
$94 Million
Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris ComedyDramaMysteryThriller Dolby 5.1
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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.

Key Thematic Highlights

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Razor-Sharp Witty Dialogue
Features rapid-fire verbal fireworks dissecting modern relationships, intimacy, and social etiquette.
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Stellar Ensemble Dynamic
Brings together Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, and Tessa Thompson in an electrifying, tension-filled dinner party.
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Single-Location Mastery
Expertly staged within a single glamorous penthouse, building intense cinematic suspense.

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
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Amy Adams
Angela
A high-achieving architect whose yearning for rekindled passion sets the evening in motion.
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Paul Rudd
Joe
Her dry, sarcastic music teacher husband who dreads socializing with the neighbors.
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Tessa Thompson
Salma
The stylish psychologist upstairs who believes in radical openness and boundary-free living.
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Benicio Del Toro
Klaus
Salma's enigmatic, charismatic partner whose bold propositions stun the hosts.

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
Fact #1

Reunites directors Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine) with a razor-sharp adult ensemble.

Fact #2

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."

Ann Hornaday
The Washington Post
★★★★☆ (8.8/10)

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