Celine Song’s Materialists streams on Netflix India from September 13, 2025. Starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans & Pedro Pascal, the NYC-set rom-com explores transactional love and complex emotions.

Last Updated: 01.52 PM, Aug 20, 2025
Celine Song's Materialists is finally making its way to OTT in India after a highly acclaimed premiere earlier this year. Three months after its theatrical launch, on September 13, 2025, the romantic comedy-drama will be available to stream on Netflix in India. The film is currently available for rent on Prime Video and ZEE5 at Rs. 119 and Rs. 99, respectively.
| Title | Materialists |
| OTT Release Date (India) | September 13, 2025 |
| Streaming Platform | Netflix |
| Director | Celine Song |
| Lead Cast | Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal |
Materialists is Song's second feature film, following the critically praised Past Lives (2023). It examines contemporary relationships in the context of New York City's success-obsessed social milieu. The film follows Dakota Johnson's character, Lucy Mason, as she navigates the world of high-end matchmaking in Manhattan. Mason, a former actor, is confident that she has discovered the ideal method for matching clients based on facts and attractiveness, treating love engineering as she would a business transaction. Her plan takes a hit when her private life becomes complicated by two men who couldn't be more different.
Harry Castillo (Pedro Pascal), a mysterious and rich investor with immaculate taste, enters Lucy's life as a prospective suitor. John P., played by Chris Evans, is her ex-boyfriend who unexpectedly reappears as a cater waiter at one of her events and is going through a tough financial time. A complicated love triangle develops from an initial, simple connection, as Lucy has to decide between the security of her shared past with John and the temptation of a seemingly ideal future with Harry.
On June 13, 2025, the theatrical debut of Materialists took place. As of mid-August, the worldwide box office total reached $75.3 million, with $36.5 million coming from the home market and $38.8 million from foreign markets.
Reviewers have lauded Song's spin on transactional romance, highlighting the film's astute observations on drive, longing, and emotional sacrifice. The three leads' chemistry has been praised by critics as "deceptively charming" and "emotionally layered", and Johnson, Evans, and Pascal's performances have gotten special mention.
Based on the appeal of its star cast and Song's rising reputation as a filmmaker interested in honest, modern storytelling, Materialists is likely to get the right attention on Netflix.
Materialists will finally make its full-fledged OTT premiere next month, ending the wait for Indian audiences who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the quirky, emotionally piercing romantic drama.
Q: When is Materialists releasing on Netflix in India?
A: Materialists will start streaming on Netflix in India from September 13, 2025.
Q: What is the plot of Materialists?
A. The film follows Lucy, a New York matchmaker who gets caught in a love triangle between her wealthy new suitor and her struggling ex-boyfriend, challenging her beliefs about love and ambition.
Q: Who are the lead actors in Materialists?
A: The film stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy Mason, Chris Evans as her ex-boyfriend John P, and Pedro Pascal as millionaire Harry Castillo.