The Invite reaches HBO Max in the US; HBO airing follows October 24

Streaming and television have different dates

The Invite, the A24 comedy directed by Olivia Wilde, has an October 23, 2026 streaming debut on HBO Max in the United States. HBO’s separate linear television premiere is scheduled for Saturday, October 24 at 8pm ET.

The distinction matters if you are planning a watch: October 23 is the streaming date, while the following evening’s 8pm slot belongs to HBO’s television schedule. Warner Bros. Discovery’s September 23 announcement does not specify an exact HBO Max upload hour.

Which film and which viewing option?

The film stars Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. It follows a couple whose dinner with their upstairs neighbours takes unexpected turns. A24 lists a running time of 1 hour 47 minutes and a June 26, 2026 theatrical release.

A24 also links to rental and purchase options, including its own app. Those are separate from the announced HBO Max streaming release. The HBO Max date here applies to the US; the announcement does not establish other countries’ catalogues.