Blake Lively’s latest film, “It Ends With Us,” continues to dominate the box office, outperforming her husband Ryan Reynolds’ film, “Deadpool & Wolverine.” The romantic drama, directed and starring Justin Baldoni, has been a surprise hit, earning $5.5 million on Wednesday alone. Despite facing competition from “Alien: Romulus,” “It Ends With Us” is projected to gross around $22 million this weekend, showcasing Lively’s star power and the popularity of the source material.
While the success of “It Ends With Us” can be attributed to Lively’s massive social media following and the buzz surrounding author Colleen Hoover, there is also a fair share of behind-the-scenes drama between Lively and Baldoni. While this drama may not directly impact the box office numbers, it certainly adds an extra layer of intrigue for fans of the film. The on-screen chemistry between Lively and Baldoni has been heightened by these off-screen tensions, adding to the overall appeal of the movie.
“It Ends With Us” has also highlighted the resurgence of the romance drama genre, which has been dominated by streaming services in recent years. The film’s success at the box office indicates that there is still a strong demand for traditional romance films in theaters. This trend is further reinforced by the fact that “Deadpool & Wolverine,” a superhero film from Disney/Marvel Studios, is also performing well, with a running total of over $512.2 million.
As the summer movie season continues, both “It Ends With Us” and “Deadpool & Wolverine” are expected to perform strongly at the box office. While “It Ends With Us” may not reach the same heights as its debut week, it is still projected to have a solid weekend. On the other hand, “Deadpool & Wolverine” has the potential to become one of the highest-grossing films of the year, possibly surpassing “Inside Out 2.” With strong performances from both films, the battle of the box office between wife and husband is far from over.