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Materialists Opens in Theaters to Critical Acclaim and Prepares Summer Streaming Debut

Earning an 87% Rotten Tomatoes rating, Celine Song’s modern romantic drama is set for a digital release in mid-July ahead of its Max streaming launch in September.

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Celine Song on set with Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans.
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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.