Overview
- The film, written and directed by Oscar-nominated Celine Song, stars Dakota Johnson as a New York matchmaker entangled in a sophisticated love triangle.
- Materialists premiered wide on June 13 and has garnered an 87% “Fresh” rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 120 reviews.
- Early audiences awarded the film a B- CinemaScore, suggesting moderate word-of-mouth enthusiasm alongside its critical praise.
- A24’s deal with Warner Bros. Discovery schedules a premium video-on-demand release around July 15 and projects a Max streaming debut for about September 12.
- Critics have praised the movie’s nuanced exploration of modern dating’s transactional dynamics and its fresh take on romantic comedy conventions.