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Materialists Opens to $12 Million Debut and Mixed Audiences

Critics praise its nuanced take on transactional relationships against a backdrop of luxury-driven dating

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Pedro Pascal and Dakota Johnson in Materialists
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Overview

  • The film follows Lucy, a New York City matchmaker navigating a love triangle that examines the material expectations shaping modern romance.
  • It opened on June 13 with a $12 million domestic debut, marking A24’s third-highest opening weekend.
  • It earned a B- CinemaScore from opening night audiences, indicating mixed viewer reactions alongside generally positive critical reviews.
  • Critics have lauded Song’s update of rom-com conventions, highlighting frank dialogue and a focus on real-world dating pressures.
  • A24 bypassed festival premieres in its promotional strategy and the film features a soundtrack that spans artists from Japanese Breakfast to Neil Diamond.