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Materialists Debuts to Positive Reviews and Promising Box Office Prospects

The A24 release showcases nuanced performances that underscore its sharp critique of modern dating’s commodification.

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Celine Song on set with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans.

Overview

  • Directed by Celine Song, Materialists follows NYC matchmaker Lucy as she navigates a complicated love triangle starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans.
  • Critics have lauded Song’s direction and the cast’s chemistry, earning the film an 87% “fresh” rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 120 reviews.
  • Opening in roughly 2,800 U.S. theaters on June 13, the film is tracking for a possible opening weekend exceeding $10 million.
  • Beyond its rom-com trappings, the story addresses darker realities of dating by examining the risks of reducing people to statistics.
  • Following a theatrical window and digital rental release in mid-July, Materialists is expected to arrive on HBO Max around four months after its debut.