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News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Materialists On OTT: Where To Watch Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans And Pedro Pascal's Film
Last Updated: Celine Song's romantic triangle drama Materialists is all set for OTT release after theatrical run. After a theatrical run that turned heads with its stellar cast, Materialists, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal, is now heading to digital platforms. Directed by Past Lives filmmaker Celine Song, this love-triangle drama opened in theatres on June 13 and is now gearing up for its OTT debut. Here's when and where you can watch it, along with everything else you need to know about the film. When, Where And How To Watch Materialists The makers, A24, confirmed to USA TODAY that Materialists will be available for purchase digitally starting Tuesday, July 22. Viewers can rent the film on major platforms including Apple TV, Prime Video, Google TV/YouTube Movies. In the US, it will also stream via Fandango at Home and local cable on-demand services. Despite its digital release, the film continues to screen in select theatres across the country. What Is Materialists About? Set in the heart of New York City, Materialists follows Lucy Mason (Dakota Johnson), a top-tier matchmaker who's great at finding love for others but struggles with her own. Torn between her flawed ex-boyfriend John Finch (Chris Evans) and the seemingly perfect, wealthy suitor Harry Castillo (Pedro Pascal), Lucy's story unfolds in a whirlwind of emotion, timing, and introspection. The film's urban backdrop complements the intimacy of her personal crisis. Star Cast And Crew Apart from Johnson, Evans and Pascal, the film features Zoe Winters, Marin Ireland, Dasha Nekrasova, Joseph Lee and John Magaro in supporting roles. Materialists is written and directed by Celine Song, marking her sophomore project after Past Lives. It's produced by Killer Films and 2 AM, released in the US by A24, and distributed internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International. Mixed Reviews, Strong Chemistry Despite its promising premise and star power, Materialists opened to mixed critical reception. While some found the plot too conventional, others praised the chemistry between the leads. The film, however, earned $12 million on its opening day, making it A24's third-highest opening to date. While Materialists may not have been the blockbuster some hoped for, especially following the underwhelming reception of Dakota Johnson's Madame Web, its emotional core, stylised direction and heartfelt performances continue to spark conversations. Currently, the film is not available on subscription-based platforms and can only be accessed via purchase or rent on select digital platforms. view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
A dazzling speculative novel ponders life's possibilities
The Oscar-nominated film 'Past Lives' was the wistful story of a love triangle. But the tension for its female protagonist was not simply between two partners but between two selves — a past in Seoul lived in Korean and a present as a New Yorker thriving in English. Suspended in that tension between here and there, its screenplay by director Celine Song was a classic work of immigrant fiction. Counterfactuals and imagined homelands have always haunted and inspired displaced artists. In his debut novel, 'Archive of Unknown Universes,' the brilliant young writer Ruben Reyes Jr. turns that art of speculation into a riveting saga of answers.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dakota Johnson Gets Karlovy Vary Award and Love, Calls Celine Song 'Probably the Best Filmmaker of Our Time'
Dakota Johnson (Fifty Shades of Grey, Black Mess, Suspiria) got feted at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) on Saturday as the audience for one of her latest movies showered the Hollywood star with enthusiastic applause and love, and she received one of the Czech fest's honors. On a summer-y and warm evening of day three of the 59th edition of the festival in the spa town, its streets were full of activity, with people rushing to and from movie screenings, grooving along to concerts, and eating and drinking in outdoor restaurants and bars. More from The Hollywood Reporter Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins Added to BBC Cast for Dear England Vicky Krieps on Jim Jarmusch, Choosing "to Not Prepare" for Roles, Ditching Her Phone for a Year First Czech-Viet Feature 'Summer School, 2001' and Anime Series: Duzan Duong Is Everywhere at KVIFF Meanwhile, inside the cinema at the Brutalist Hotel Thermal, Johnson was called on stage to get the KVIFF President's Award. She obliged ahead of a screening of her new film Materialists, which was written and directed by Celine Song and also stars Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans. The audience showered her with applause and appreciation, with photos being snapped and videos being recorded by most in the auditorium. Johnson was then lauded with the award statuette, to another round of raucous applause. In her brief speech, the star thanked the audience in Czech to the joy of the crowd. She then lauded Song as 'probably the best filmmaker of our time.' When Johnson left the stage to more cheers and claps from the up-for-it crowd, everyone was ready to actually watch Materialists. It is not the only movie that the actress brought to Karlovy Vary, though. On Saturday evening, Johnson had presented the Michael Angelo Covino-directed romantic comedy Splitsville, which she also produced under her TeaTime Pictures banner, launched in 2019 with her producing partner, Ro Donnelly. 'I hope these are films that ignite fire in people's hearts and minds about love and how we treat each other and what we want for ourselves,' Johnson said Sunday ahead of the screening. Earlier in the festival day, Johnson told reporters that she would likely direct her first feature soon, that she wants to continue telling female-centric stories through her TeaTime Pictures, avoid 'toxic sets,' measure the success of movies in terms of viewer impact rather than box office, and that she would love to play a psychopath. The star also expressed her gratitude for the invitation to the fest. 'This looks like Disneyland. It's crazy here. It's so beautiful,' she told reporters about the picturesque Karlovy Vary. 'And I just couldn't feel more grateful.' KVIFF runs through July 12. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How elite matchmaking is coming back as dating apps like Tindr lose favour
Frustrated with dating apps, singles are shelling out for high-end matchmaking. Advertisement 'We had our biggest month of sales in the history of the company last month, and we've been around for 15 years,' says Adam Cohen-Aslatei, CEO of the US-based matchmaking service Three Day Rule. 'Our business is not shrinking.' He is not alone. Demand for personalised dating services is growing, according to companies interviewed, with clients citing 'app fatigue' and a desire for meaningful connection as the motivation for ditching the swipes. Matchmakers aim to find compatible romantic partners for serious relationships or marriage. Members are vetted before a first date, with checks on criminal and marriage records, and often get paired by preferences such as height or religion. The service is back in the cultural zeitgeist with Materialists, a film about a high-powered matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) torn between a wealthy suitor (Pedro Pascal) and a poor one (Chris Evans) in her own love life. The film was written by director Celine Song, who once worked as a matchmaker in New York. Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in a scene from Materialists. Photo: AP Opening weekend for Materialists brought in US$12 million, making it the third largest box office for producer A24 after Civil War and Hereditary.
South China Morning Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Fed up with Tinder? How elite matchmaking is making a comeback as dating apps lose favour
Frustrated with dating apps, singles are shelling out for high-end matchmaking. Advertisement 'We had our biggest month of sales in the history of the company last month, and we've been around for 15 years,' says Adam Cohen-Aslatei, CEO of the US-based matchmaking service Three Day Rule. 'Our business is not shrinking.' He is not alone. Demand for personalised dating services is growing, according to companies interviewed, with clients citing 'app fatigue' and a desire for meaningful connection as the motivation for ditching the swipes. Matchmakers aim to find compatible romantic partners for serious relationships or marriage. Members are vetted before a first date, with checks on criminal and marriage records, and often get paired by preferences such as height or religion. The service is back in the cultural zeitgeist with Materialists, a film about a high-powered matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) torn between a wealthy suitor (Pedro Pascal) and a poor one (Chris Evans) in her own love life. The film was written by director Celine Song, who once worked as a matchmaker in New York. Dakota Johnson and Pedro Pascal in a scene from Materialists. Photo: AP Opening weekend for Materialists brought in US$12 million, making it the third largest box office for producer A24 after Civil War and Hereditary.
