Companion (film)
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Companion is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by Drew Hancock, in his directorial debut. It was produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J. D. Lifshitz. Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid star as a couple on a weekend getaway with friends at a remote cabin, which unravels into chaos after a revelation that one of the guests is a companion robot. Companion was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on January 31, 2025. The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed $36.7 million on a budget of $10 million.
Infobox
Directed by
Drew Hancock
Written by
Drew Hancock
Produced by
mw- Raphael Margules J. D. Lifshitz Zach Cregger Roy Lee
Starring
Sophie Thatcher Jack Quaid Lukas Gage Megan Suri Harvey Guillén Rupert Friend
Cinematography
Eli Born
Edited by
Brett W. Bachman Josh Ethier
Music by
Hrishikesh Hirway
Productioncompanies
New Line Cinema BoulderLight Pictures
Distributed by
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release date
January 31, 2025 (2025-01-31)
Running time
97 minutes
Country
United States
Language
English
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$36.7 million
Tables
· Reception › Accolades
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Award
Palm Springs International Film Festival
Date of ceremony
January 3, 2025
Category
Directors to Watch
Nominee(s)
Drew Hancock
Result
Won
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Award
Astra Midseason Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
July 3, 2025
Category
Best Horror
Nominee(s)
Companion
Result
Runner-up
Best Actress
Best Actress
Award
Best Actress
Date of ceremony
Sophie Thatcher
Category
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Date of ceremony
August 7, 2025
Category
Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Nominee(s)
Companion
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Award
Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Date of ceremony
Jack Quaid
Category
Nominated
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie
Date of ceremony
Sophie Thatcher
Category
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Palm Springs International Film Festival | January 3, 2025 | Directors to Watch | Drew Hancock | Won | |
| Astra Midseason Movie Awards | July 3, 2025 | Best Horror | Companion | Runner-up | |
| Best Actress | Sophie Thatcher | Nominated | |||
| Critics' Choice Super Awards | August 7, 2025 | Best Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Companion | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Jack Quaid | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Science Fiction/Fantasy Movie | Sophie Thatcher | Won |
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- Companionhttps://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/companion-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi0odu2
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2025/01/warner-bros-executive-exits-2025-movies-1236256895/
- The Numbershttps://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Companion-(2025)#tab=summary
- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt26584495/
- wowt.comhttps://www.wowt.com/2025/01/30/omaha-native-has-directorial-debut-with-warner-bros-film-companion/
- The Hollywood Reporterhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/companion-review-sophie-thatcher-jack-quaid-1236114229/
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- Companionhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lukas-gage-megan-suri-and-harvey-guillen-1235507376/
- Yellowjacketshttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/yellowjackets-sophie-thatcher-zach-cregger-movie-companion-1235513361/
- Companionhttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rupert-friend-joins-companion-1235519408/
- Times Unionhttps://www.timesunion.com/hudsonvalley/culture/article/companion-drew-hancock-filming-local-20153465.php
- Hirway, Hrishikeshhttps://hrishikesh.substack.com/p/companion-and-key-change
- Deadline Hollywoodhttps://deadline.com/2024/11/mickey-17-release-date-robert-pattinson-1236169554/
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- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2025W05/
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- Box Office Mojohttps://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/2025W08/
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