In Materialists, writer-director Celine Song (Past Lives) delves into the transactional nature of modern relationships, setting her new film amidst the elite of Manhattan’s dating and wealth scenes. The story follows a matchmaker—played by Dakota Johnson—whose personal and professional lives blur as she finds herself caught between passion, ambition, and the emotional cost of connection.

Co-starring Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, the film unfolds in luxury townhomes, downtown art galleries, and discreet restaurants where romance is as curated as a portfolio. Song’s touch remains deeply human, but here it’s delivered with a sharper wit and a playful commentary on status and seduction.

This first look promises a film as emotionally intelligent as it is visually striking, where intimacy is currency and no connection is without its cost.