One of the summer’s buzziest movies is now officially available at home. Since the summer movie season got underway in May,theaters across the country have been boomingthanks to a variety of titles. Though some expected hits ended up faltering, liketheJohn WickspinoffBallerinaand Blumhouse’sM3GAN 2.0, there has been plenty to celebrate.
Box office-wise, live-action remakesLilo & StitchandHow to Train Your Dragonhave pulled in the family-friendly demographic, while reliable properties likeJurassic WorldandSupermanhave demonstrated their staying power. Even more impressively,many of these movies are well-likedby audiences and critics alike.
Jurassic World Rebirthmight not be particularly acclaimed, but titles likeSupermanandF1: The Moviehave posted some of the best critical scores for blockbusters this year. Now, one ofScreenRant’s own 2025 favorites,the recipient of a glowing 9 out of 10-star review, is available at home.
Materialists Is Now Available On Digital
And Here’s Why You Should Check It Out
Celine Song’s romantic dramaMaterialistsis now available to rent or own. Fresh off her Oscar-nominated hitPast Lives, Song wrote and directed A24’s starry movie about a New York City matchmaker (Dakota Johnson) who finds herself questioning what she wants in a relationship when she gets caught between a dreamy billionaire (Pedro Pascal) and her broke ex (Chris Evans).
Materialistscaused a surprising amount of controversywhen it was released in June, largely because A24 sold the film as a rom-com whenit’s actually a far weightier examination of modern romance. It drew generally positive reviews from critics, earning a 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, while viewers were more torn, giving it a 67%.
For her part,ScreenRant’s Molly Freemanraved aboutMaterialistsin her review, writing, “It’s a beautiful escape that left me yearning for more — both from the movie and from life in general.” Indeed,there’s much to admire about this movie, especially if you go in understanding it isn’t a romantic comedy.
Though the ending is somewhat controversial, and Song includes some potentially triggering plotlines, the movie is worth watching. In an age where the box office is dominated by remakes and franchises,Materialistsis a strong reminder of how effective a mid-budget, star-driven drama can be.
To date,Materialistshas earned $50.4 million worldwide on a $20 million budget.
Johnson, Evans, and Pascal all give strong performances, andtheir characters raise some interesting discussionsabout what people are willing to do for love today, and what makes a good match. As Freeman put it, “All three stars are absolutely flawless, and if I had any complaint, it’s that I wanted them to interact more.”
It’s also very clear that Song made the movie she wanted to, and that she channeled some poignant, personal themes into her story.It’s the kind of film that you can take your time withand really sink into. Yes, the marketing was very misleading, and anyone who expecteda classic rom-comwas bound to be caught off-guard.
However, now that the discourse has calmed down andMaterialistsis at home, viewers who missed its theatrical run can give it a watch and decide how they feel for themselves.It’s the ideal summer watch for both hopeless romantics and cynics, and for those who miss the auteur-driven romantic dramas of years past.
