A24 comedy 'The Invite' scores top per-screen average of the year in limited opening

Comedy film The Invite, directed by Olivia Wilde and distributed by A24, grossed $379,000 on just 7 screens in New York and Los Angeles, achieving a per-screen average of $54,000 — the highest of the weekend and one of the best of the year. Sold-out showings in both cities pointed to strong audience enthusiasm for the limited release.