So far, 2025 has started slowly with a slew of newmoviesin theaters, but there seems to be a positive trend for one genre. January and February are usually associated with the term “dump months,”as studios often reserve this period to release films they believe won’t perform well critically. More importantly, films released inthese months usually do not perform well at the box office.Box Office Mojo, which reports on box office grosses, divides the year into five seasons, with January and February included in winter, and this season always has the lowest box office draw.
There are exceptions to this trend, likeThe Silence of the Lambs, which became a well-reviewed box office hit that went on to win Best Picture at the Oscars, and Jordan Peele’sGet Out, which also went on to perform well at the Academy Awards. Such exceptions to the seeming trend of “dump months” started their own trend, as films in thethriller and horror genre that weren’t released during the Halloween season started congregating toward Januaryrelease dates, with Leigh Whannell’sWolf Manbeing one of this year’s examples.
Companion Debuts With Impressive Rotten Tomatoes Score
Critics Are Loving The New Thriller.
WithCompanionreleasing this month, the thriller has scored an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score. StarringThe BoysandYellowjackets’Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher, the upcoming film isabout a weekend getaway that runs amok when a subservient droid built for companionship turns haywire. Thefilm with the artificial intelligence premiseis written and directed by Drew Hancock, who previously worked includeMr. PicklesandMy Dead Ex.
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At the time of this writing,Companionhas a 96%Rotten Tomatoesscore from criticswith 23 reviews so far. Reviews praise the performances of its ensemble cast, its darkly comedic undertones, and strong themes and deep explorations of abusive relationships and A.I. One review called it the first great film of 2025 and a, “funny, fast-moving, meticulously crafted horror-thriller with a killer performance from lead Sophie Thatcher.”
What This Means For Companion
It Will Help With The Box Office Potential
These early reviews are good optics for the thriller’spotential at the box office.TheCompaniontraileris riddled with the color pink and ornate cursive font and an intriguing premise, so it’s seemingly perfect for Valentine’s Day. While notable flicks are coming out during the holiday,these reviews and word of mouth may giveCompanionthe legs needed to be considered as a tempting contender for Valentine’s Day, boosting its overall box office performance. It’s great to know that critics have enjoyed the movie, which leaves a worthy treat for audiences to enjoy during the early movie schedule of 2025.
Companion
Cast
Companion is an upcoming psychological thriller crafted by writer-director Drew Hancock.
