The Invite (2026)

What earned the score

• Two Women Kiss On Screen

  Two female characters kiss, depicting same-sex romantic or sexual affection between the wife (Olivia Wilde) and the female neighbor (Penélope Cruz).

• Female Character Identifies as Bi-Curious

  A female character explicitly states she is bi-curious, directly expressing same-sex attraction or openness to same-sex experience.

• Polyamorous Couple Recruits Neighbors for Group Sex Lifestyle with Explicit On-Screen Depictions

  Hawk and Piña proposition their neighbors Joe and Angela to join their polyamorous lifestyle involving group sex and partner-swapping, graphically describing explicit details of their orgies and role-switching during sex. The film depicts same-sex kissing, men and women in underwear, and cleavage-accentuating clothing.

• Bisexual Female Character Framed As Enlightened Relational Hero

  Piña identifies as 'bi-curious,' derives pleasure from sexual interactions with women, and her polyamorous lifestyle is portrayed by the film as 'relational heroism' and an 'enlightened solution to repressive monogamy.'

• Olivia Wilde's Film Critiqued For Framing Monogamy As Repressive While Promoting Polyamory As Liberation

  The film directed by Olivia Wilde is criticized for portraying committed monogamous marriage as a 'repressive restriction' that turns lovers into 'embittered and embattled adversaries,' while presenting polyamory as liberation and relational heroism. Reviewers note Wilde's 'confident direction, sharp dialogue and strong performances' serve a narrative accused of promoting sexual deviancy over traditional marriage.

• Therapist Encourages Marital Separation As Beneficial For Child

  Piña, a therapist and 'sexologist' who previously treated Hawk as a patient, argues that Joe and Angela should separate for the 'benefit' of their daughter, implying divorce will make the family happier.

Details

Joe and Angela's marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down?

Starring

Seth RogenOlivia WildePenélope CruzEdward NortonSkip Howland

Director

Olivia Wilde

Writer

Cesc GayWill McCormackRashida Jones

Genre

ComedyDramaRomance

Release Date

Jun 26, 2026

Parents Guide

• Sex Moderate

  Men and women are seen in their underwear at various points in the film.

  We see a woman and a man about to perform a sexual act.

  Two women kiss.

  Piña wears clothing that accentuates her cleavage.

  There are sex references throughout, including to pegging, anal sex, and group sexual activity. Many of these references occur within a comic context.

  In one sequence, couples pair off and remove some of their clothing, and a man positions himself between a woman's legs.

  It is worth noting that a very plot centric revelation is that one of the couples enjoys group sex and sex parties. They invite the other couple to join but it never works.

• Violence None

  Someone tumbles into a bookshelf and injures his back.

• Profanity Severe

  The f-word is used a lot. There are 11 uses of the s-word.

  "c**t" is used a couple of times.

  "Cum" is used a few times throughout the film.

  Very strong language ('c**t') features once and there is more frequent use of strong language ('f**k'). Milder terms include 's**t', 'bulls**t', 'tits' and 'God'.

• Drugs Mild

  Piña vapes.

  Joe talks about smoking marijuana. Later, he shares a marijuana cigarette with Angela and Piña.

  Hawk jokes about heroin addiction.

  Characters consume a variety of alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine and tequila.

  Angela takes a Xanax to reduce her anxiety.

• Frightening Scenes Mild

  Joe and Angela fight constantly throughout the film.

  We learn that a man's first wife died from cancer.

  A woman appears to have an anxiety attack and hyperventilates.

  Two brief references to suicide.

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