Release Date: June 13, 2025
Cast: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal
Director: Celine Song
Writer: Celine Song
Studio: A24
Running Time: 109 minutes
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language and brief sexual material

Materialists

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, where love is cultivated as easily as coffee is brewed, a young and ambitious matchmaker, Ava Brooks, thrives on helping others find their perfect partners. Widely regarded as a talented consultant in the art of romance, she has built a thriving business, guiding her clients through the complexities of modern love with ease and elegance. However, amidst the glitz and glam of high-profile weddings and chic date nights, Ava learns that navigating her own heart is a far more complicated endeavor.

As Ava sets out to assemble the ultimate match for a charismatic tech entrepreneur named Ethan, she unwittingly reignites a spark with her former flame, Jake—an imperfect but passionate artist who represents everything Ava thought she had outgrown. Jake, full of spontaneity and ambition, is the embodiment of her youthful dreams, a stark contrast to the stable but predictable Ethan. With both men vying for her affection, Ava is thrust into a whirlwind of emotions that challenges her understanding of love and fulfillment.

As events unfold, Ava finds herself at a crossroads, forced to confront her own desires. Delving deeper into the complications of her past with Jake, she begins to question the boundaries between love and compatibility. Is a perfect match defined solely by chemistry and connection, or is it something more profound, wrapped in the imperfections that come with genuine affection? As she navigates late-night talks with Jake and charming dates with Ethan, Ava grapples with themes of identity, vulnerability, and ultimately, the choice between settling for safety or daring to embrace chaos in pursuit of true happiness.

Against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, Ava’s journey is a poignant exploration of love’s unpredictability. In a world where the pressure to find “the one” is palpable, Ava learns that sometimes the heart knows best, even when the path ahead is fraught with uncertainty. With lessons of self-discovery and a quest for authenticity driving her story, Ava must ultimately decide which path leads to the truest version of herself.