The Ending Of A24’s ‘The Invite’ Changes Joe And Angela’s Marriage Forever
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Hollywood & Entertainment The Ending Of A24’s ‘The Invite’ Changes Joe And Angela’s Marriage Forever By Olivia Singh,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olivia Singh is a reporter covering TV and film. Follow Author Jun 26, 2026, 12:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Olivia Wilde's A24 film, "The Invite," stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton in a relationship-driven comedy. The plot centers on bickering couple Joe and Angela, who invite their noisy upstairs neighbors, Hawk and Piña, for dinner. The evening takes an unexpected turn when Hawk and Piña reveal they host sex parties, and then invite Joe and Angela to join them for group sex. Joe and Angela eventually confront their own marital fractures, including Angela's desire for attention and their lack of intimacy. The film ends ambiguously, with Joe and Angela sharing a quiet moment at his piano, leaving audiences to decide if it signifies closure or a hopeful reconnection.
Seth Rogen and Olivia Wilde in "The Invite."A24Warning: Spoilers ahead for A24’s The Invite.