In one of the biggest deals of the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, indie powerhouse A24 has acquired the North American rights to Olivia Wilde's The Invite. The film, which features a star-studded cast, received a ten-minute standing ovation at its world premiere. A24 reportedly beat out several major streaming platforms in a high-stakes bidding war worth an estimated $20 million.

The Invite is an English-language adaptation of a popular European comedy, focusing on the tensions that arise during a dinner party when a couple makes a shocking revelation. The film’s sharp humor and claustrophobic setting have drawn comparisons to classics like Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. A24 is planning a wide theatrical release followed by a strategic awards season campaign.

The acquisition is seen as a major win for A24, which is looking to expand its slate of commercially viable yet artistically driven films. Olivia Wilde expressed her excitement about partnering with the studio, citing their track record for supporting bold directorial visions. Moviegoers can expect to see The Invite in theaters by late summer 2026.