Maria Avgitidis, a professional matchmaker and dating coach based in New York City, tells PEOPLE her honest take on 'Materialists'

Johnson opened up about her very honest thoughts on decor trends—and how she navigates telling her friends her opinion of their choices.

Dakota Johnson, daughter of actors Melanie Griffith and Don Johnson, offers a candid critique of Hollywood's preference for sequels and remakes despite audiences wanting new experiences.

Dakota Johnson explained why she thinks that Hollywood is a "mess" and "risk-averse" during a June 12 appearance on 'Hot Ones,' saying, 'I think it’s hard when creative decisions are made by committee and it’s hard when creative decisions are made by people who don’t even really watch movies.

Dakota Johnson's split from Chris Martin and her role in 'Materialists' spark interest as she navigates career and love life changes in 2025

"When something does well, studios want to keep that going so they remake the same things, but humans don't want that," the actress says.

Breaking down the ending of 'Materialists,' Celine Song's follow-up to Past Lives, starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal.

Johnson has previously been outspoken over her distaste for creative decisions "made by committee."Dakota Johnson shared her hot take on the film industry while eating spicy chicken wings on Hot Ones.

The ambition of Celine Song’s “Materialists” — her romantic comedy-drama starring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal — is apparent from the first frame. Shot on 35mm film, the movie opens with a towering wide shot not of modern-day New York City, but a verdant forest, where we watch two cave people fall in love.

Dakota Johnson appeared on 'Hot Ones' while wearing a suede jacket from Khaite's fall 2025 collection. The 'Materialists' actress eventually had to shed the jacket due to the spiciness of the hot wings.

Materialists is a mature, intelligent romance movie that feels otherworldly yet will charm you with its honest take on modern love.

The film Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans, recently premiered in India but has had a disappointing box office performance, earning under Rs 5 crore in its opening weekend.