The ambition of Celine Song’s “Materialists” — her romantic comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal — is apparent from the first frame. Shot on 35mm film, the movie opens with a towering wide shot not of modern-day New York City, but a verdant forest, where we watch two cave people fall in love.

When I tweeted that Materialists was for “romantics, realists, and yearners,” I didn’t expect the tweet to go viral — or for it to become a central quote in the movie’s marketing. But it’s true. After years of craving a smart,

On paper, Materialists is perfection. It's a love triangle romantic comedy, headlined by three movie stars with which the Internet is absolutely obsessed: Chris Evans, Dakota Johnson, and Pedro Pascal.

A review of 'Materialists' Celine Song's sublime Romantic Drama with Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the world of matchmaking in NYC

Oscar-nominated “Past Lives” filmmaker Celine Song's new film “Materialists” was inspired by the brief time she worked as a matchmaker in New York.

Dakota Johnson's split from Chris Martin and her role in 'Materialists' spark interest as she navigates career and love life changes in 2025

Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans lead the divinely charming 'Materialists.' Writer-director Celine Song does her best Jane Austen in this romantic comedy about contemporary dating and love.

Dakota Johnson sets people up for a living in the new film from writer-director Celine Song. But what's it like to be a matchmaker in real life?

Celine Song’s romantic tale, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, offers thrilling dialogue but some puzzling silences.