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Materialists Offers Sophisticated Take on Love and Money

Celine Song draws on her matchmaking past to craft a witty, unorthodox romance with a sharp focus on economic realities.

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Lucy (Dakota Johnson) and John (Chris Evans) reconnect after several years apart in "Materialists."
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Overview

  • Materialists opens in theaters on June 13, 2025, and is distributed by A24.
  • Early critics praise Celine Song’s direction and screenplay for sidestepping traditional rom-com tropes.
  • The narrative foregrounds economic factors by candidly revealing characters’ salaries and cost of living.
  • Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal deliver acclaimed performances that balance humor and emotional depth.
  • Song based the story on her own six-month experience as a matchmaker in New York City.