The Invite to Receive Vanguard Award at Palm Springs Gala
Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton are set to attend the opening-night ceremony on January 7, 2027.
A24's The Invite has been named the recipient of the Palm Springs International Film Awards' Vanguard Award, which will be presented at the festival's opening-night gala on January 7, 2027, according to Deadline. Director and star Olivia Wilde is slated to attend alongside co-stars Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton.
The Vanguard Award recognises a director and cast's collective work on an exceptional film project. The gala marks the start of the 2027 Palm Springs Film Festival, which runs January 7-18.
The Invite premiered at Sundance this year and opened in theatres in late June 2026, grossing $61.2 million to date. Earlier this week it picked up four nominations at the Gotham Film Awards, including one for the adapted screenplay by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones.
Recent Vanguard recipients
Last year the Vanguard Award went to Hamnet. Green Book and The Shape of Water previously received the honour before going on to win the Best Picture Oscar.
Quick answers
When is the Palm Springs International Film Awards gala?
It takes place on the opening night of the 2027 Palm Springs Film Festival, on January 7, 2027.
Who is attending the gala for The Invite?
Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton are slated to attend.
How much has The Invite grossed?
The film has grossed $61.2 million since opening in theatres in late June 2026.