Blake Lively’s future looks brighter than ever after the latest record of $242 million for the romantic drama

It ends with us has broken a massive box office record for Blake Lively and her future looks brighter than ever. Throughout her career, Lively has been involved in numerous successful projects, both critically and financially. While It ends with us‘ The Rotten Tomatoes rating wasn’t great, but the actress’ audience score was a new career high, now rated ‘Verified Hot’ at 91%, showing how much audiences enjoyed the film. It ends with usDespite all the controversy, this resulted in the film achieving above-average box office results.

The performance of It ends with us‘ was a significant moment for Blake Lively. While she starred in hits like The shallows or A simple favorneither film was good enough to break her record for the highest-grossing film of her career. Nor was her 2024 romantic drama based on Colleen Hoover’s book necessarily expected to be big enough to reach that milestone. The film established itself as a force to be reckoned with in its opening weekend, and Blake Lively’s future looks brighter with It ends with us‘ new broken record.

“It Ends With Us” officially beats “Green Lantern” and is Blake Lively’s highest-grossing film

Green Lantern held the record for 13 years

Thanks to the continued interest in the love drama It ends with us is now officially the highest-grossing film of Blake Lively’s career. Total worldwide earnings currently stand at $242.4 million, with $120.6 million coming domestically and the remaining $121.8 million coming from overseas. This is enough to finally displace the 2011 film. Green Lantern for the top spot in Blake Lively’s box office rankings. The DC superhero film, in which Lively played Carol Ferris, grossed $237 million worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.

Not only is It ends with us‘ Total box office significantly higher than Green Lanternbut the 2024 film is undoubtedly a far better success story. Lively was part of a massive box office flop thanks to Green Lantern with a budget of 200 million dollars. She did not repeat this mistake with It ends with usas the film reportedly only cost $25 million to make. The romantic drama has grossed almost ten times its cost at the box office, making it a highly lucrative film for everyone involved and raising hopes for a sequel.

What the box office record of “It Ends With Us” means for Blake Lively’s future

She should stay busy

The effects of It ends with us‘ The box office results haven’t really started yet, aside from a few more Colleen Hoover book adaptations in development or moving forward. But these have no impact on Blake Lively, who stands to benefit greatly from the film’s financial success. It wouldn’t be surprising if Amazon MGM reconsidered its release plans. A Simple Favor 2 on streaming and bring it back to theaters so it can build on Lively’s fame. Sony should also seriously consider It ends with us sequel, although Lively’s feud with co-star/director/producer Justin Baldoni complicates matters.

At least It ends with us The film will be Blake Lively’s highest-grossing film and will likely give her as much to do as she wants for the foreseeable future. Hollywood will surely take note of her star power and marketability and will try to translate her appeal into other upcoming projects. More romance roles or book adaptations are sure to be offered. It ends with us could also help steer some of Blake Lively’s planned films in the right direction, such as her romantic comedy The creation with Richard Gere, Diane Keaton and Lin-Manuel Miranda.