sundance 2026

Olivia Wilde’s The Invite has landed at A24 after a surprisingly robust bidding war, signaling a potential shift in how studios are valuing—and pursuing—mid-level, character-driven comedies. In an era dominated by IP and tentpoles, the fact that multiple “industry heavy hitters” (Netflix, Apple, Sony, even Focus Features) were vying for this particular project speaks volumes. … Read more