Summary
The upcomingMaterialistsfrom director Celine Song has wrapped filming, and news about the cast, story, and more has slowly been coming out. Originally billed asThe Materialists,Materialistsis one of the latest offerings from A24. While some may best knowA24 for its horror movies, the studio has been increasingly offering a wider range of genres since its founding in 2012. As of the 96th Academy Awards,the studio has earned 62 nominations and won 18 overall, making it a great destination for filmmakers looking to earn their Oscar.
Only some details aboutMaterialistshave been released, including a short synopsis and updates on filming, as well as a lengthy cast list, though character names are still unknown.News about the film only started arriving in early 2024and only a few major updates came between then and the filming wrap, indicating a fairly breezy production.Materialistsis notable as being Celine Song’s second feature debut after the acclaimedPast Lives, and looking at the cast list and story details, expectations are high.
Past Lives Cast & Character Guide
Past Lives tells the story of Hae Sung and Nora Moon, and it took several actors to bring their impactful and atypical romance to the screen.
Materialists Latest News
Materialists Has Wrapped Filming
Materialistsbegan filming on Aug 01, 2025 (viaWorld of Reel). Pedro Pascal, one of the stars of the movie, posted anInstagramon August 15, 2025, with the caption, “Moon me. #Materialists #NewYorkCity #CelineSong That’s a wrap”, indicating the end of filming.
Materialists Is Confirmed
Materialists Was Confirmed In Early 2024
Materialistswas confirmed on August 24, 2025, with Song attached to direct andPast Livesproducers Christine Vachon, Pam Koffler, and David Hinojosa attached to produce (viaDeadline). At the time, it was titled,The Materialists, but a June 26, 2025, update revealed the title was justMaterialists, viaDeadline. AsThe Social Network’s Sean Parker would say, “Drop the “The”. Just Materialists. It’s cleaner.”
Materialists Cast
Three members of the main cast ofMaterialistswere revealed alongside the initial movie announcement. Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal were all confirmed to be a part of the film in February. In May 2024,Varietyreported that Zoë Winters, Dasha Nekrasova, Louisa Jacobson, and Marin Ireland would also be appearing in the movie. It’s unknown who the announced cast members will play, andno character names have been revealed. First look set images show Evans, Johnson, and Pascal hanging out between takes (viaDigital Spy).
Materialists Director
Celine Song Is An Academy Award Nominated Director
Materialistsis Celine Song’s second directorial outing after the highly acclaimed 2023 filmPast Lives, which earned two Academy Award nominations at the 96th ceremony.Past Livesis a moving romantic dramaabout two childhood friends contemplating their relationship over 24 years, winding in and out of one another’s lives. The Korean director was a breakout star with herPast Livesdebut, but her follow-up looks to be something much different.
In a December 2023 interview withGQ,Past Livesproducer Christine Vachon said about Song’s upcoming film,
“It feels like she makes a different movie every time, that she’s going to be the kind of a filmmaker who doesn’t make the same movie twice.”
Materialists Story Details
The Story Will Be About A Love Triangle In New York City
The only information regarding the story comes from the initial February announcement.Materialistsis set to be a romantic comedy in New York City that follows a matchmaker, her ex-boyfriend, and a wealthy businessman. It’s another romance from Song, but this one appears to be of a lighter variety thanPast Lives. Johnson will likely play the match-maker, but it’s unknown who is the ex-boyfriend and who is the businessman between Pascal and Evans.
Materialists
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Materialists is a contemporary romantic drama centering on a young, ambitious New York City matchmaker. She navigates personal dilemmas as she becomes torn between a seemingly perfect match and her imperfect ex, exploring the complexities of love and ambition. Released in 2025, this film delves into modern relational dynamics.
