The release of It Ends with Us, starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni on August 9, 2024, has sparked significant interest in a potential sequel. The romantic drama film, adapted from Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, has been directed by Baldoni. Now, fans eagerly anticipate whether there will be a continuation of Lily’s story in It Ends with Us 2.
Here, we explore all the possibilities and details of the potential It Ends with Us sequel.
Could Sony release It Starts with Us as a sequel to Blake Lively’s new movie?
As of now, there is no confirmation or public announcement about the release of It Starts with Us as a sequel to It Ends with Us.
Currently, there’s no official announcement regarding the production of It Starts With Us. The future of the sequel largely depends on the box office success of It Ends With Us. If the film performs well commercially, it could significantly increase the likelihood of the sequel. Thus, fans will need to wait for further updates to see if the story will continue on the big screen. In It Ends With Us, Justin Baldoni not only starred as Ryle but also directed the movie.
However, if a sequel, It Starts With Us, is made, Baldoni has indicated that he won’t be returning to the director’s chair. Instead, he’s suggested that his co-star, Blake Lively, could be a great fit for the role of director. When asked about directing the potential sequel, Baldoni told US Magazine, “I think there are better people for that one. I think Blake Lively is ready to direct. That’s what I think.”
Released in 2016, the book It Ends With Us gained massive popularity during the pandemic. It led to author Colleen Hoover releasing the sequel It Starts With Us in October 2022. She also responded positively to Baldoni’s comments and expressed her enthusiasm for Blake as a possible director for a sequel.
Hoover told Entertainment Tonight, “I had the best time working with everyone on this movie. I think whoever decides to take charge of the next one would do it justice. I think they’re all in it for the right reasons, so I think that will be exciting.” Additionally, the author shared her excitement about working with everyone involved in the project and acknowledged the complexities of coordinating schedules.
