Olivia Wilde’s Indie Comedy ‘The Invite’ Approaches $40 Million Global Box Office

After three weekends in wide release, Olivia Wilde’s ‘The Invite’ has amassed about $20 million domestically and $15.7 million in 36 foreign markets, positioning it to exceed $40 million globally before reaching remaining territories such as Italy, France and Spain. The film, starring Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, was purchased by A24 for $12 million at Sundance and has benefited from overwhelmingly positive critical response and audience recommendations, according to PostTrak data.

A platform rollout—starting in New York and Los Angeles and gradually expanding—has allowed buzz to build, a tactic praised by consultant David A. Gross of Franchise Entertainment Research. Industry observers compare its performance to other indie successes like ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’, noting that few non-horror independents have crossed the $20 million domestic mark since the pandemic. The movie’s demographic skews younger, with a quarter of viewers under 25, supporting the decision to pursue a theatrical run rather than a streaming debut. If European dates hold, the film could finish its run with $60 million or more, marking a standout achievement for summer-season independent cinema.