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Companion (film)

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Companion
Directit biDrew Hancock
Produced biRaphael Margules
J. D. Lifshitz
Zach Cregger
Roy Lee
Written biDrew Hancock
StarninSophie Thatcher
Jack Quaid
Lukas Gage
Megan Suri
Harvey Guillén
Rupert Friend
Muisic biHrishikesh Hirway
CinematographyEli Born
Eeditit biBrett W. Bachman
Josh Ethier
Production
companies
New Line Cinema
BoulderLight Pictures
Distributit biWarner Bros. Pictures
Release date
31 Januar 2025
Rinnin time
97 meenits
KintraUnitit States
LeidInglis
Budget$10 million
Box office$36.7 million

Companion is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film starnin Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Cage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, an Rupert Friend. The film is scrieved an directit bi Drew Hancock an producit bi Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, an J. D. Lifshitz.

Companion wis lowsed in the Unitit States bi Warner Bros. Pictures on 31 Januar 2025. The film received positive reviews frae critics.

Production

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In Februar 2023, it wis reportit that Companion wis in the warks frae New Line Cinema wi a script frae Drew Hancock, wha wis set tae direct, an Zach Cregger, Raphael Margules, J. D. Lifshitz, an Roy Lee set tae produce.[1][2][3] Cregger origeenally planned tae direct but suggestit Hancock teuk ower.[4] In Mey 2023, Jack Quaid jyned the cast.[5] In Juin, Harvey Guillén, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Sophie Thatcher, an Rupert Friend whaur addit tae the cast.[6][7][8] Principal photografie took place in the New York coonties o Dutchess an Putnam, includin Garrison (the loch hoose), Fishkill (the openin sequence), Beacon, an the Putnam Valley. Filmin wis completit in Januar 2024. Hrishikesh Hirway componed the score.

Release

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Companion wis lowsed in the Unitit States bi Warner Bros. Pictures on 31 Januar 2025, includin in IMAX.[9][10] It wis previously set tae be lowsed on 10 Januar 2025.[11][12] The film wis lowsed on digital on Februar 18, follaed bi a 4K UHD, Blu-ray, an DVD lowse on 1 Aprile.[13]

Reception

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Bax affice

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As o 23 Mairch 2025, Companion haes earnt $20.8 million in the Unitit States an Canadae, an $15.9 million in ither territories, fur a warldwide tot o $36.7 million.[14][15]

In the Unitit States an Canadae, Companion wis lowsed alangside Dog Man an Valiant One an wis projectit tae earnt $8–10 million frae 3,285 theaters in its openin weekend.[16] It makkit $4 million on its first day, includin an estimatit $1.7 million frae Monanday an Fuirsday nicht previews. It went on tae debut tae $9.3 million, finishin seicont behind Dog Man.[17] Exit pollin indicatit that 43% o attendees saw the film acause it wis advertisit as horror an 26% went fur Thatcher. Men accoontit fur 51% o the openin weekend audience, wi fowk aged 18 tae 34 comprisin 68%, those 24 tae 34 makin up aroond 40%, an IMAX an premium muckle format screens contributin 34% (wi IMAX accoontin fur $1.6 million (17%) o the openin).[4] The film makkit $3 million in its seicont weekend an $1.8 million in its third afore drappin oot o the box office tap ten in its fourth.[18][19][20] Deadline Hollywood describit it as profitable.[21]

Creetical response

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On the review aggregator wabsteid Rotten Tomatoes, 93% o 246 critics' reviews are positive, wi an average ratin o 7.5/10. The wabsteid's consensus reads: "A fiendishly clever contraption that doesn't rest on the laurels of its twists, Companion thrillingly puts the demented into domestic bliss."[22] Metacritic, whilk uises a weighted average, assigned the film a score o 70 oot o 100, based on 40 critics, indicatin "generally favorable" reviews.[23] Audiences surveyed bi CinemaScore gave the film an average grade o "B+" on an A+ tae F scale, whilk those polled bi PostTrak gave it 4 oot o 5 starns.[4]

References

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  1. ↑ Squires, John (1 Februar 2023). "'Companion' – Zach Cregger Producing Mysterious Horror Movie for New Line". Bloody Disgusting! (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Grobar, Matt (1 Februar 2023). "BoulderLight, Zach Cregger Set 'Companion' At New Line, Will Produce Thriller From Drew Hancock". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  3. ↑ Squires, John (24 Apryle 2024). "New Line's 'Companion' from 'Barbarian' Team Has Been Rated "R" for "Strong Violence" & "Sexual Content"". Bloody Disgusting! (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 D'Alessandro, Anthony (2 Februar 2025). "The 'Dog Man' Cometh With Second-Best January Debut For Animated Pic With $36M; Why Didn't 'Companion' Find More Friends At Weekend Box Office? – Sunday AM Box Office Update". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  5. ↑ Kit, Borys (25 Mey 2023). "Jack Quaid Set to Star in 'Companion,' Sci-Fi Thriller From Zach Cregger, BoulderLight, New Line (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  6. ↑ Kit, Borys (5 Juin 2023). "Lukas Gage, Megan Suri and Harvey Guillén Join Jack Quaid in Sci-Fi Thriller 'Companion'". The Hollywood Reporter (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  7. ↑ Kit, Borys (12 Juin 2023). "'Yellowjackets' Breakout Sophie Thatcher to Star in 'Companion,' Sci-Fi Thriller From Zach Cregger, BoulderLight, New Line (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  8. ↑ Kit, Borys (20 Juin 2023). "Rupert Friend Joins Sophie Thatcher in 'Companion,' Sci-Fi Thriller From Zach Cregger, BoulderLight, New Line". The Hollywood Reporter (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  9. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (7 November 2024). "Bong Joon Ho's Robert Pattinson Sci-Fi Movie 'Mickey 17' Now Blasting Off Easter Weekend 2025". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  10. ↑ Stephan, Katcy (14 Mey 2024). "'Mortal Kombat 2' Lands October 2025 Release Date". Variety (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  11. ↑ Squires, John (14 Mey 2024). "New Line's 'Companion' from 'Barbarian' Team Releasing in 2025". Bloody Disgusting! (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  12. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (14 Mey 2024). "Warner Bros. Dates 'Mortal Kombat 2' & 'Companion' For 2025; Zach Cregger's 'Weapons' For 2026". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  13. ↑ Obias, Rudie (19 Februar 2025). "'Companion' Releases on Digital: Here's How to Watch the Sci-Fi Dark Comedy Online". Variety (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Companion – Financial Information". www.the-numbers.com. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Companion". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  16. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (29 Januar 2025). "'Dog Man' To Bark Louder Than 'Companion' At Weekend Box Office With $20M+ – Preview". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  17. ↑ "Domestic 2025 Weekend 5". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  18. ↑ "Domestic 2025 Weekend 6". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  19. ↑ "Domestic 2025 Weekend 7". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  20. ↑ "Domestic 2025 Weekend 8". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  21. ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (31 Mairch 2025). "As CinemaCon Fires Up, Here Are The Biggest Mistakes Studios & Exhibitors Are Making Right Now". Deadline (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  22. ↑ "Companion (2025) | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  23. ↑ "Companion Reviews". www.metacritic.com (in Inglis). Retrieved 4 August 2025.

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