It Ends With Us Breaks Records: $180M Gross Amidst Star Feud

The film It Ends With Us, starring Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively, has achieved a remarkable milestone at the global box office, earning over $180 million. This impressive figure comes despite ongoing tensions and drama between the lead actors. The film, which had a production budget of $25 million, has successfully multiplied its earnings by more than seven times since its release.

Box Office Success

According to a recent Variety report, It Ends With Us has exceeded expectations at the box office. The film crossed the $100 million mark just last week and has since added another $80 million to its total. In its opening weekend, it earned $50 million domestically, but saw a 52% drop to $24 million in its second weekend. Despite this drop, the film secured the third spot at the box office, trailing behind Shawn Levy’s Marvel film featuring Ryan Reynolds.

Plot and Adaptation

It Ends With Us is based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. The story centers around Lily Bloom, played by Blake Lively, who finds herself at a crossroads when a former lover disrupts her current relationship with Ryle Kincaid, portrayed by Justin Baldoni. The film has resonated with audiences, contributing to its strong box office performance.

Ongoing Drama and Social Media Buzz

Amidst the film’s success, rumors of behind-the-scenes drama have circulated widely on social media and tabloid headlines. Allegations of conflicts between Lively and Baldoni, including claims of fat-shaming and issues during intimate scenes, have fueled public interest. Despite this, Baldoni has publicly praised Lively's performance and contributions to the film.

The success of It Ends With Us suggests that, like other films with similar behind-the-scenes controversies, public interest and box office results can remain strong despite the surrounding drama.