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Companion

Companion is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by Drew Hancock in his feature directorial debut.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Companion is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film written and directed by Drew Hancock in his feature directorial debut. It stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple whose weekend getaway unravels after the discovery that one of the guests is a companion robot. The film was released in the United States by Warner Bros. Pictures on January 31, 2025.

Premise

The story follows a couple on a weekend trip with friends at a remote cabin. The situation turns violent and chaotic after one guest is revealed to be a companion robot.

Production

Companion was written and directed by Drew Hancock, marking his directorial debut. The film was produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J. D. Lifshitz.

Release

Warner Bros. Pictures released the film in the United States on January 31, 2025.

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics and grossed about $37 million against a reported budget of $10 million.

Key facts

  • It is Drew Hancock’s feature directorial debut.
  • The film centers on a weekend getaway at a remote cabin that descends into chaos after a companion robot is revealed.
  • Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid play the central couple.
  • The film was produced by Zach Cregger, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, and J. D. Lifshitz.
  • It received positive reviews from critics.

Frequently asked questions

What is Companion about?
It follows a couple and their friends at a remote cabin, where the weekend spirals into chaos after a companion robot is revealed.
Who directed Companion?
Drew Hancock wrote and directed the film.
Who stars in Companion?
The cast includes Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, and Rupert Friend.
When was Companion released?
It was released in the United States on January 31, 2025.
What genre is Companion?
It is described as a science fiction thriller, and also as a mystery, horror, and comedy on Rotten Tomatoes.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Companion_(film)
    Supports: Basic film identity, plot premise, director, producers, release date, and box office gross.
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/companion_2025
    Supports: Director, screenwriter, distributor, release date, runtime, genres, and box office.
  3. RogerEbert.com — https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/companion-movie-review-2025
    Supports: Plot details and character names, including the companion robot premise.