Key Points
- Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us, the romantic drama grossed $350 million worldwide on a $25 million budget.
- The film sparked controversy due to on-set disagreements and its portrayal of domestic violence.
- It Ends With Us received mixed reviews and holds a 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Blake Lively’s romantic drama It Ends With Us is set to arrive on OTT soon, following its box office success and controversy earlier this year. The movie, based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, captivated audiences despite mixed reviews and behind-the-scenes drama, becoming a major financial success.
It Ends With Us Streaming Date and Box Office Success
Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us is heading to Netflix on December 9, 2024, four months after its theatrical release on August 9. The romantic drama, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s 2016 novel, stars Lively as Lily Bloom, a woman navigating difficult choices when her past and present relationships collide.
It Ends With Us, based on the Colleen Hoover novel, is coming to Netflix in the US on December 9. Starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Brandon Sklenar. pic.twitter.com/yrjWWGGlxU
— Netflix (@netflix) November 25, 2024
The film performed exceptionally well at the box office, grossing $350 million globally on a modest $25 million budget. However, the movie wasn’t without controversy. Reports of friction between Lively and co-star/director Justin Baldoni emerged during production, with creative disagreements allegedly leading to two competing cuts during post-production.
Netflix confirmed the release date via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating:
“It Ends With Us, based on the Colleen Hoover novel, is coming to Netflix in the US on December 9. Starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Brandon Sklenar.”
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The Controversy Surrounding It Ends With Us
The drama surrounding It Ends With Us extended beyond its production. The film earned a 56% Rotten Tomatoes score, reflecting mixed reviews from critics, while its depiction of Lily’s abusive relationship with Ryle Kincaid (played by Baldoni) drew criticism. Some viewers argued that the narrative unintentionally glorified domestic violence, sparking online debates.
Additionally, social media users uncovered clues about potential cast and crew tensions. Reports later surfaced detailing disagreements between Lively and Baldoni over the movie’s creative direction. Despite these controversies, audiences flocked to theaters, making It Ends With Us a commercial hit.
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Blake Lively’s It Ends With Us will arrive on Netflix on December 9, 2024.
Source: Netflix
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