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Celine Song’s The Materialists Earns Early Praise Ahead of June 13 Release

Reviews highlight chemistry between Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in Celine Song’s New York City-set romance.

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Overview

  • The film follows Lucy, a sophisticated matchmaker played by Dakota Johnson, torn between a wealthy bachelor (Pedro Pascal) and her ex-boyfriend, a struggling actor (Chris Evans).
  • Press screenings this week drew largely positive reviews praising the heartfelt exploration of modern love and personal ambition.
  • Critics singled out the trio’s on-screen chemistry and praised the film’s nods to classic romantic comedies grounded in A24’s stylized production.
  • Promotional events have revealed genuine off-screen camaraderie, including Pascal’s playful faux feud with Evans over a classic film and Johnson’s stories of Pascal borrowing her sweaters.
  • Distributed by A24, Song’s second feature channels her own matchmaking background to examine how material success influences personal relationships.