Seth Rogen's hit comedy "The Invite" has become a streaming hit less than four months after its theatrical release, according to Men's Journal, reporting on November 2.
The film made its streaming debut on HBO Max on October 23 and has continued to sit atop HBO Max's U.S. movies chart since its arrival, beating further box office success stories "Backrooms" and "The Housemaid". The film currently holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 96 percent, and last week it was ranked No. 1 on TimeOut's list of the best comedy movies of the year.
"The Invite" stars Rogen alongside Olivia Wilde, who also serves as writer and director, with supporting performances from Edward Norton and Penelope Cruz. It proved one of the most profitable original movies of the summer, pulling in $61 million worldwide against a reported production budget of just $15 million.
The critical consensus on Rotten Tomatoes reads: "Perversely funny while giving its quartet of fine actors some of their best material yet, The Invite is a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today."