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HBO Max launches October 2026 with a focus on horror and prestige dramas, headlined by the streaming premiere of 'Evil Dead Burn' on October 2 and the A24 comedy 'The Invite' on October 23. The platform also debuts the British legal drama 'War' on October 1, alongside a massive influx of classic Halloween titles and new original series.
HBO Max launches October 2026 with the premiere of the British legal drama 'War' and a massive influx of horror titles for Halloween. The platform adds major films like 'The Housemaid,' 'The Death of Robin Hood,' and Olivia Wilde's 'The Invite,' alongside new series such as 'The Pet Cemetery Murders' and 'Evil Dead Burn.'
After a rocky public stretch, Olivia Wilde re-emerges in 2026 with two Sundance-buzzed projects—The Invite (which she directed) and I Want Your Sex—marking a creative reinvention focused on fearless, vulnerable performances. She details workshop sessions with cast and writers, the personal stakes of Angela in The Invite, and how the film’s strong reception (and a $12 million sale to A24) propelled a broader comeback. Wilde is already gearing up for another comedy in London, embracing a more relaxed, confident phase in what she calls a second (or even third) act.
The End of Oak Street hits theaters this weekend, The Invite is available to rent, and Dont Say Good Luck streams on Netflix, with Yahoo's guide also highlighting additional streaming and limited-release titles.
Tom’s Guide picks seven new titles to watch this weekend: Lanterns on HBO, Reacher season 4 and The Invite on Prime Video, My Brilliant Career, Don’t Say Good Luck and Tires on Netflix, and Women in Blue season 2 on Apple TV, offering a mix of superhero mystery, action-thriller, and character-driven drama across major platforms.
Olivia Wilde calls The Invite the most incredible experience of her life and the highlight of her career after the film’s European premiere at Locarno. She fought for a theatrical release, describes the dinner party dramedy as a collaborative project that honors influential filmmakers, and notes its reception as a rare summer hit with an ensemble including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
At Locarno, Olivia Wilde says studios bribe financiers to move her new film The Invite to streaming, arguing the deal mainly benefits financiers rather than filmmakers and praising A24 for sticking with theatrical release.
At Locarno, Olivia Wilde said studios try to bribe financiers to shift her film The Invite from theaters to streaming, noting that the money goes to the financiers rather than the filmmakers; she praised A24 for supporting a theatrical run and highlighted how a bigger payday via streaming can influence decisions, underscoring the ongoing Hollywood tension between streaming and theatrical release.
Olivia Wilde said she fought to secure a theatrical release for The Invite after its strong Sundance audience response, pushing back on streaming-only offers and thanking producer Megan Ellison and FilmNation for backing cinemas. She noted the Locarno screening and a Swiss rollout, and cited current grosses of about $23.5 million domestically and $18 million internationally. Wilde argues comedies thrive on the communal cinema experience and pressed to shoot the film in 35mm.
At Locarno, Olivia Wilde says The Invite melted her cynicism by reframing romance as a possibility to begin again with the same partner. She notes the film’s focus on multiple relationships with one person, its resonance with younger audiences, and her pride in fighting for a theatrical release. Wilde also praises the ensemble and discusses how directing helped her show a more vulnerable, expressive side, leaving her more optimistic about romance in cinema.
At Locarno, Olivia Wilde said she insisted The Invite receive a theatrical release, calling deals that pay filmmakers to bypass theaters a 'bribe.' She lauded A24 and FilmNation for backing a cinema run, noting the communal value of the big-screen experience. The movie, Wilde's director-actor project starring Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton, was screened to a sold-out Piazza Grande crowd, with Wilde underscoring the importance of theaters for comedy.
Olivia Wilde’s indie comedy The Invite has climbed toward $40 million worldwide (about $20M domestic, $15.7M international in 36 markets) after three weekends, and with Italy, France and Spain still to open, its platform-release strategy is paying off and could push the worldwide total over $60M, marking a rare summer indie hit.
Olivia Wilde recounted on the Table Manners podcast that her on‑set kiss with Penelope Cruz in The Invite was improvisational. She said she was so shocked she turned to the lens and blurted “Cut. Namaste!” after Cruz improvised the moment, which ended up in the final cut. Wilde also described feeling “mind blown” and admitted she was “madly in love” with Cruz, while noting Cruz’s wig transformed the characters Angela and Pína in the film.
Olivia Wilde said on the Table Manners podcast that Penélope Cruz improvised a kiss with her during The Invite, surprising Wilde so much she turned her head toward the camera; the moment felt natural and stayed in the film Wilde directed, which has drawn praise from critics for its blend of humor and relationship tension.
Katie Holmes was spotted in East Hampton holding hands with artist Jason Bard Yarmosky at Olivia Wilde’s screening of The Invite, with an eyewitness saying they looked smitten and even shared a moment with Holmes resting her head on his shoulder; they later mingled at the afterparty at The Boat House, while Holmes’ rep didn’t comment. The sighting fuels ongoing dating rumors about the actress, who has a history of high-profile relationships.