Hollywood’s power couple, Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively have enjoyed an unparalleled box office success this year. This year has proved to be particularly lucrative for them, as they have delivered the biggest hits of their respective careers. Reynolds’ “Deadpool & Wolverine” and Lively’s “It Ends with Us” have together generated a total of $1.5 billion in global box office revenue. Despite this stupendous success, the two films differed significantly in tone and audience appeal, yet together they generated amazing hype.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” rocked the superhero genre, earning an unprecedented $1.26 billion. On the other hand, Blake Lively’s “It Ends with Us” nearly crossed the $300 million mark in the romantic drama arena. Interestingly, Lively had a cameo in “Deadpool & Wolverine”, and Reynolds contributed to some important scenes in “It Ends with Us”. Thus, the two helped each other in the promotions for their respective projects, which shows the strength of their partnership.
However, the release of “It Ends with Us” was also accompanied by some controversy. According to rumors, Lively and its director Justin Baldoni did not get along well. The film was supposed to be released earlier this year, but was pushed back due to the success of “Deadpool & Wolverine”. Despite this, the film received mixed reviews and received a “poor” approval rating of 57% on Rotten Tomatoes. Still, audiences gave it a 91% positive score, which makes it clear that it was liked by its audience.
The year 2024 has opened the doors of great box office achievements for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively. Their films have left a deep mark in the hearts of the audience and have proved that the success of their careers is incredible along with theirs. The marketing and creativity of the duo have once again proved that without their stardom and professional skills, this success would not have been possible.
A Match Made in Heaven ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ vs ‘It Ends With Us’
The new offering from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, has struck a chord with the audience and is making a splash at the box office. The superhero blockbuster directed by Shawn Levy has so far grossed $606 million at the domestic box office and has already become the highest-grossing R-rated film in history. The film had a budget of $200 million, and its success has put it in the line of major superhero films like The Avengers. The audience has given it a 95% rating, while the critics’ score is 79%, which clearly shows the audience’s liking.
On the other hand, ‘It Ends With Us’, which is based on Colleen Hoover’s novel, has also won the hearts of the audience and is touching new heights of success, especially in female-centric literary adaptations. Made on a budget of $25 million, the film has surpassed films like ‘The Girl on the Train’, ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’, and ‘Crazy Rich Asians’. Its domestic earnings have set a new standard for films based on literary novels, and its audience reviews have proved it to be a huge hit.
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The success of both films shows that even though there is a difference in budget, a variety of films can get recognition, depending on the audience’s liking and critics’ reactions. This clash between ‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ and ‘It Ends with Us’ offers a unique cinematic experience, allowing the audience to enjoy great stories with different genres and budgets. If you are planning to watch these films, you can watch both of them in theaters and keep an eye on Collider for more updates.
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