Alright internet have you seen the latest trailer that's got everyone buzzing? It's for a new movie called Materialists and it's serving up a seriously intriguing love triangle with a trio of stars you know and love: Dakota Johnson Chris Evans and yes our internet boyfriend himself Pedro Pascal ! Get ready because this rom-com looks anything but typical.
'Materialists' Trailer Breakdown: Dakota Johnson Torn Between Perfect and Imperfect Matches (aka Pedro Pascal & Chris Evans!)
So Materialists is directed by Celine Song the filmmaker who gave us the feels-fest Past Lives. But this time she is switching gears a bit into rom-com territory. Dakota Johnson plays Lucy a modern matchmaker in New York City. Sounds straightforward enough right? Wrong! Lucy's professional life gets all tangled up with her personal one when she meets a potential new guy named Randy played by Pedro Pascal at some fancy event.
And wouldn't you know it the same night she bumps into her ex John played by Chris Evans. Love triangle alert! The trailer hints that things get complicated pretty fast. We see Chris Evans as John asking Lucy if she is planning to marry Randy while Pascal's Randy seems totally ready to put a ring on it. This whole situation even starts messing with Lucy's confidence in her matchmaking skills. It is messy it is dramatic and it looks super engaging.
The official movie description says it is about "a young ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex." That pretty much sums it up but the trailer gives us glimpses of so much more. Plus the trailer features a brand new super dreamy song by Japanese Breakfast . Bonus points for awesome music!
Team Pedro or Team Chris? Decoding the Love Interests in 'Materialists'
Let's break down these love interests a bit. Pedro Pascal is Randy and from what we see in the trailer he seems to be the "perfect match" type. He's wealthy charming and looks like he could sweep anyone off their feet. Dakota Johnson's Lucy even calls him "a unicorn an impossible fantasy" in the trailer. He's got that whole "ideal man on paper" vibe going on.
Then you have Chris Evans as John the "imperfect ex". He is shown as a waiter possibly an aspiring actor and definitely seems less polished than Randy. But there is history there. John knows Lucy's drink order he shares some kind of past connection with her. Maybe he's the one who truly gets her even if he is not the picture-perfect guy.
The trailer poses the question are you "team Chris Evans or team Pedro Pascal?" It's the classic rom-com dilemma perfect versus familiar exciting versus comfortable. Which guy will Lucy choose? Or maybe she will choose neither? We will have to wait and see.
Mark Your Calendars: 'Materialists' Arrives in Theaters June 13 2025
Good news you will not have to wait too long to see how this love triangle plays out. Materialists is set to hit theaters internationally on June 13 2025. That is just around the corner! It is an A24 film which usually means it will have that indie movie vibe with strong performances and a focus on character and story.
Celine Song who is writing and directing is definitely one to watch. Past Lives her debut movie was a critical darling and even got an Oscar nomination. She seems to have a knack for exploring relationships and emotions in a really compelling way. Materialists is her first time tackling a rom-com but it looks like she is bringing her own unique style to the genre.
Star-Studded Cast Beyond the Triangle: Who Else is in 'Materialists'?
While the love triangle is definitely the main draw Materialists has a great supporting cast too. Besides Dakota Johnson Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans keep an eye out for:
- Marin Ireland
- Louisa Jacobson
- Zoe Winters
- Sawyer Spielberg
- Dasha Nekrasova
With this ensemble cast and Celine Song at the helm Materialists is shaping up to be more than just your average rom-com. It looks like it will be smart funny and maybe even a little bit heartbreaking. Basically all the things we love in a good movie.
Team Pascal All the Way? Get Ready for 'Materialists' and More Pedro Goodness
So are you Team Pedro or Team Chris? Let us know in the comments! But honestly with Pedro Pascal in the mix it is kind of hard not to be Team Pascal right? He is having a major moment right now and seeing him in a rom-com is definitely something fresh and exciting. Plus he is playing a "wealthy perfect match" which just adds to the appeal.
Whether you are Team Pascal Team Evans or just Team Good Movies Materialists looks like it will be worth checking out when it hits theaters in June 2025. Get ready for some romantic complications some laughs and maybe even a few tears. And if you are a Pedro Pascal fan get excited because this is just one of many projects he has coming up! He is also set to star in the second season of The Last of Us and will be making his MCU debut as Reed Richards aka Mister Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It is officially the year of Pascal and we are here for it.