‘Companion’: Mystery sci-fi thriller premiers in theaters this month

Companion is an upcoming mystery, science fiction, psychological thriller that looks to also include elements from the horror film genre as well as some moments of comic relief.  The film stars Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher as the central characters, Josh and Iris.  The cast also includes Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend.  

Companion is directed by Drew Hancock. Warner Bros. reports that the film premiers in theaters nationwide on January 10, 2025 and internationally beginning yesterday, January 8, 2025.

Teaser trailer below has 7.2 million hits:

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The plot details are largely under wraps, but the film is described as a “unique love story with a dark twist.”  Based upon what we can see in the trailers, it looks like Quaid’s character, Josh, has control over Thatcher’s character, Iris, who appears to be a robot that loses her cool and doesn’t want to be controlled.

New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…

Written and directed by Drew Hancock (“My Dead Ex,” “Suburgatory”),“Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” “The Boogeyman”), Jack Quaid (“The Boys,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Lukas Gage (“Smile 2,” “Dead Boy Detectives”), Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” “It Lives Inside”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Blue Beetle”) and Rupert Friend (“High Desert,” “Asteroid City”). The film is produced by the filmmakers behind “Barbarian”—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.  ~ Warner Bros.

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There’s not much out there yet regarding reviews; but the involvement of a talented cast and experienced production team has generated significant anticipation for the film.  Sci-Fi fans are eagerly awaiting its release.

Check out the official trailer, below.

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(Source: Warner Bros.)

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