Wedding season is about to get seriously cutthroat inYou’re Cordially Invited. Hollywood iconicWill FerrellandReese Witherspoonteam up for thisNicholas Stoller-directed comedy mishap, starring as a devoted father and a meticulous, Type-A sister. Despite coming from different walks of life, the two share the same mission:planning the ultimate, picture-perfect weddingfor their daughter and younger sibling on the charming coast of Carolina.
Buttheir special day is about to become a literal nightmare. A mix-up at the bridal resort means their families are double-booked for the same venue. With no other options, the two clans are forced to make do with the limited space. Nobody likes to share during their once-in-a-lifetime celebration. As tempers flare and chaos multiplies, it’s only a matter of time until these families reach their breaking point, and eventually confront their own insecurities instead. With the wedding bell just around the corner, here’s everything we know aboutYou’re Cordially Invited.
8When Is ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Coming Out?
You’re Cordially Invitedis scheduled to premiere on Prime Video starting July 27, 2025.
7Is ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Coming To Theaters?
No,You’re Cordially Invitedisnot releasing in theatersand instead directly to Amazon’s Prime Video service.
6What Is ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ Rated?
You’re Cordially Invitedhas been rated R by the MPA for “language throughout and some sexual references.”
5How Long Is ‘You’re Cordially Invited’?
You’re Cordially Invitedhasa runtime of 109 minutes(or 1 hour and 49 minutes).
4Watch the Trailer for ‘You’re Cordially Invited’
Prime Video released the teaser trailer forYou’re Cordially Invitedon August 06, 2025 - showing a sneak peek of the film’s sizzling wedding rivalry between Ferrell and Witherspoon’s character. Responsible forthe dream weddings of their respective brides-to-be, Ferrell and Witherspoon are shocked to learn that their remote resort has double-booked them. Stuck on an island off the Carolina coast, there’s no other plausible option. It can only mean one thing: they’d have to share the already small venue. As seen from the teaser, Ferrell and Witherspoon aren’t having it. As their disagreement snowballs into a matrimony madness, only one successful shall prevail.
Just weeks before New Year’s, Prime Video followed up the teaser with its full trailer forYou’re Cordially Invited. Ferrell plays doting father Jim, whose daughter Jenni (Geraldine Viswanathan) just got engaged. Meanwhile,corporate girl boss Margot(Witherspoon) is in the middle of a pitch when her younger sister Never (Meredith Hagner) announces that she’s engaged as well. But what was supposed to be a moment of true bliss and happiness immediately turns sour when two families are accidentally double booked on the same day at the same venue. With literally nowhere else ago, Jim and Margot are forced to make do with the limited quarters of the resort. Of course, their supposedly civil, cordial arrangement becomes a competition when both families get in each other’s way. Whether it’s Jim hogging the sunset at the idyllic island resort dock, or Margot accidentally giving Jenni a black eye on stage, it’s one wedding you wouldn’t want to miss out on.
3Who Stars in ‘You’re Cordially Invited’?
Check out the cast and characters ofYou’re Cordially Invited.
Will Ferrell
Reese Witherspoon
Geraldine Viswanathan
Meredith Hagner
Celia Weston
Keyla Monterroso Mejia
Leanne Morgan
Jimmy Tatro
Jack McBrayer
Lauren Holt
Stony Blyden
Rory Scovel
Ramona Young
Fresh from a busy year, Ferrell was most recently involved in the Netflix trans documentaryWill & Harper-one of his most personal projects yet. A story of friendship, the film chronicles how Ferrell and his best friend andSaturday Night LivewriterWill Harperembark on a road trip after the latter came out as a trans woman. The actor also enjoyed massive box office successthanks to his villainous role as Maxime Le MaiinDespicable Me 4, voicing and acting alongsideSteve CarrellandSofía Vergara. Just last December, Ferrell decided to make a surprise appearance at the NHL game between the LA Kings and the Philadelphia Flyers,all dressed up as Buddy the Elffrom his Christmas classicElf.
Meanwhile, Witherspoon is busy in her own right.TheLegally Blondealumis preparing for Season 4 ofThe Morning Show. The upcoming season, slated to tackle themes of DeepFakes, AI, and misinformation,is gearing up for one of its hardest storylines yet: the 2024 Presidential Election. Outside of movies and television, Witherspoon is teaming up withHarlan Cobenon a new book project.Described as a suspense thriller, this novel will mark the actress’s debut in the writing venture.
2What Is ‘You’re Cordially Invited’ About?
Check out the official synopsis forYour Cordially Invited:
“When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride (Will Ferrell) and sister of the other bride (Reese Witherspoon) chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.”
1Who Is Making ‘You’re Cordially Invited’?
You’re Cordially Invitedis directed by Stoller. No stranger to the comedy genre, some of his best-known works include the holiday love mishapForgetting Sarah Marshalland theSeth Rogen-Zac Efronrivalry flickNeighbors. The film is executive produced byAlex Brown,Brendan O’Brien, andTed Gidlow, with producers Stoller p.g.a.,Conor Welch, Witherspoon,Lauren Neustadter, Ferrell, andJessica Elbaumjoining the lineup.
You’re Cordially Invited
You’re Cordially Invited follows a woman planning her sister’s wedding and a father organizing his daughter’s nuptials, who discover their ceremonies are double-booked at a remote resort on a Georgia island. As both parties agree to share the venue, unforeseen chaos and comedic disaster unfold.
