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Materialists Lands on Netflix, Renewing Conversation Over Love, Money and Choice

Celine Song’s romantic dramedy arrives on streaming, prompting fresh scrutiny of its class-conscious take on modern matchmaking.

Overview

  • Materialists is now available to stream on Netflix following a U.S. theatrical release on June 13 and a premium VOD window.
  • The film stars Dakota Johnson as a New York matchmaker navigating a high-profile love triangle with characters played by Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal.
  • New coverage centers on audience interpretations of the film’s conclusion without consensus on what the ending ultimately says.
  • Director Celine Song has previously rejected reductive readings about wealth and deservingness in love, pushing back on viral critiques.
  • Produced by Killer Films and 2AM and released domestically by A24 with international distribution via Sony, the movie has drawn divided reactions over character depth, chemistry, and tone.