Sony Classics has set a summer release date forOh, Hi!, a buzzy romantic comedy they acquired from the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Sophie Brooks,Oh, Hi!starsThe BearactorMolly GordonandThe Perks of Being a Wall Flower’sLogan Lermanand follows a young couple named Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Lerman) on their first romantic weekend getaway as a couple, which quickly goes awry when Iris goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that they are meant to be together. The dark romantic comedy also featuresThunderbolts*star Geraldine Viswanathan andSearch Party’s John Reynolds.
Deadline has confirmed that Sony Pictures has setOh, Hi!for a limited theatrical release on Jul 05, 2025. The film will expand into more theaters following its limited release. Sony Pictures acquired the distribution rights toOh, Hi!in March 2025, two months after it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival. Writer and director Sophie Brooks said back in March when Sony Pictures Classics acquired the distribution rights:
“I couldn’t be more thrilled that we have found our home with Sony Pictures Classics. For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved their films; always marked by distinct voices and elegance. I can’t wait for audiences to see our kooky film in theaters.”
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The critical reaction toOh, Hi!coming out of Sundance was positive, and the movie currently sits at a score of 72% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 18 reviews. Jourdain Searles of The Hollywood Reportersaid, “Despite its narrative issues, there’s a lot to like about ‘Oh, Hi!’ With its playful writing and game cast, the film is sure to attract young fans and find its audience.” Ross Bonaime of Collider, meanwhile, said, “This clever mixture of love and Misery feels almost like a throwback to the halcyon days of mumblecore, where all a comedy really needed was a killer concept and a fantastic cast — whichOh, Hi!has in spades on both counts.”
‘Oh, Hi!’ Is the Rom-Com To Watch Out for This Summer
Oh, Hi!will open for a limited release the same day thatThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsopens nationwide in theaters. If that were not already enough,Happy Gilmore 2starring Adam Sandler will also debut on Netflix. WhileThe Fantastic Four: First Stepswill easily dominate the weekend discussion and the box office, hopefully,Oh, Hi!will not get lost in the shuffle as it expands into more theaters in the coming weeks.
The romantic comedy that debuts at Sundance and later becomes a summer release is a time-honored tradition that has led to some beloved classics.(500) Days of Summerpremiered at Sundancebefore getting a July 2009 release date and becoming a sleeper hit at the box office.The Big Sickalso premiered at the Sundance Film Festival before getting a June 2017 release date, grossing an impressive $42 million domestically and becoming one of the best-reviewed movies of that year. With a talented cast and a blend of romantic and dark comedy,Oh, Hi!hopefully will be a surprise hit this summer.
Source:Deadline,THR,Collider
