Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends With Us’ to Battle Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Box Office

As a film enthusiast with a soft spot for superheroes and romantic dramas, this weekend promises an interesting clash at the box office. On one hand, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the third installment of “Deadpool & Wolverine,” having grown up watching both characters on the silver screen. The success of this film would not only solidify its place among Marvel’s greatest sequels but also add another feather to Ryan Reynolds’ cap.

Over the weekend, the box office contest between two movies might cause some intriguing dinner discussions. This is due to the fact that Ryan Reynolds, who plays a significant role in Disney’s Marvel sequel “Deadpool & Wolverine” as its star, producer, and co-writer, is competing against his wife, who stars in and produces Sony’s adaptation of “It Ends With Us.” Both films are vying to take the top spot in North America.

Regardless of two recent big-name premieres such as “It Ends With Us” and Lionsgate’s “Borderlands,” featuring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart, it is predicted that “Deadpool & Wolverine” will hold the number one position for a third consecutive week. The superhero film is expected to earn another $47 million to $50 million this weekend, bringing its domestic total to $407 million and its global box office to $851 million. It’s expected to surpass the billion-dollar mark worldwide in the coming days.

Despite finishing second to “Deadpool & Wolverine” in box office rankings, Blake Lively may still have a reason to cheer: The movie adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s best-selling novel “It Ends With Us” is projected to earn a substantial $25-$35 million during its opening weekend. Given that the book gained immense popularity on “BookTok,” a popular TikTok reading community, and was the top-selling print novel of 2022, industry experts and tracking services predict that first-weekend ticket sales could surge to an impressive $40-$50 million. Analysts anticipate strong turnout from female audiences on opening day, and while they’re monitoring the weekend performance, they’re optimistic that “It Ends With Us” might outperform “Deadpool & Wolverine” on Friday.

As a passionate advocate for the upcoming movie “It Ends With Us,” I’m thrilled to share that I had the privilege of co-starring alongside the talented Blake Lively, and even stepped behind the camera as the director. This captivating film, with its hefty $25 million production budget, follows the life of Lily Bloom (Lively), a resilient small business owner who finds herself entangled in a complex love triangle. On one side is Ryle (played by yours truly), a charismatic neurosurgeon with a hidden darkness, and on the other is her first love, Atlas (Brandon Sklenar).

As a long-time fan of action-packed films, I was eagerly anticipating the release of “Borderlands.” However, it seems that my hopes may have been misplaced. The movie is expected to bomb hard in its opening weekend, with estimates suggesting it will bring in anywhere from $12 million to $16 million. This dismal performance would be a significant blow for a film that reportedly cost around $145 million to produce and market.

As a movie critic, I found myself immersed in Eli Roth’s “Borderlands”, where I followed the journey of Lilith (played by Cate Blanchett), an enigmatic outlaw with a past shrouded in mystery, as she is compelled to revisit her home planet of Pandora. In this action-packed adventure, Lilith forms an unlikely partnership to locate the missing daughter of Atlas. The stellar ensemble includes Jack Black, Edgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, and Jamie Lee Curtis.

2024-08-07 17:18

Blake Lively’s ‘It Ends With Us’ to Battle Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ at Box Office

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