Based on Colleen Hoover's bestselling romance novel of the same name, It Ends With Us is slated for a theatrical release in the United States on August 9, 2024. The plot for the film has been adapted for the screen by Christy Hall, whereas Justin Baldoni has handled the direction.
It Ends With Us, starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Brandon Sklenar, explores the relationship between Lily and Ryle as they try to navigate their way through the relationship. After their relationship suffers a minute setback, things between them are further shaken by the arrival of Lily's former flame, Atlas. Lily must now make some important decisions, considering the sentiments of all the involved parties, but most importantly, herself.
Considering It Ends With Us is a romantic comedy, the film comprises an elaborate set list of songs that add more flavor to its narrative. It comprises songs by several popular artists such as Taylor Swift (My Tears Ricochet), Lana Del Rey (Cherry), Britney Spears (Everytime/cover by Ethel Cain), Post Malone (White Iverson), and Lewis Capaldi (Love The Hell Out Of You).
A definitive guide to It Ends With Us' soundtrack
Here is a list of all the songs included in the It Ends With Us tracklist according to People magazine:
- My Tears Ricochet by Taylor Swift
- Cherry by Lana Del Rey
- A cover of Britney Spears's Everytime by Ethel Cain
- White Iverson by Post Malone
- Love The Hell Out Of You by Lewis Capaldi
- Strangers by Ethel Cain
- Skinny Love by Birdy
- Hymn by Rhye
- Girl In Calico by Tow'rs
- With Arms Wide Open by Creed
- Everybody Needs A Friend by Chyvonne Scott
- Money (That's What I Want) by Barrett Strong
- Dawn Chorus by Thom Yorke
- Dark Rain by DRAMA
- Praise You by Fatboy Slim
- Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby by Cigarettes After S*x
- I Don't by Brittany Howard
- Fruits Of My Labor by Lucinda Williams
- Horizon by Aldous Harding
- Carry This Picture by Dashboard Confessional
Rob Simonsen and Duncan Blickenstaff handled the music department for the film.
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About the plot and cast of It Ends With Us
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Wayfarer Studios, and Saks Picture Company, It Ends With Us is Colleen Hoover's first novel adapted for the big screen. It will be distributed by Sony Pictures. The official synopsis for the film reads:
"It Ends With Us tells the compelling story of Lily Bloom (Blake Lively), a woman who overcomes a traumatic childhood to embark on a new life in Boston and chase a lifelong dream of opening her own business.
"A chance meeting with charming neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni) sparks an intense connection, but as the two fall deeply in love, Lily begins to see sides of Ryle that remind her of her parents’ relationship."
The synopsis also mentions Lily and Ryle's problems, especially with the unexpected return of Lily's first love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), which forces her to rethink her decisions and rely on her inner strength.
The film's cast comprises:
- Blake Lively as Lily Bloom
- Isabela Ferrer as a young Lily Bloom
- Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid
- Brandon Sklenar as Atlas Corrigan
- Alex Neustaedter as a young Atlas Corrigan
- Jenny Slate as Allysa
- Hasan Minhaj as Marshall
- Kevin McKidd as Andrew Bloom
- Amy Morton as Jenny Bloom
It Ends With Us will be running in theatres near you from August 9, 2024 onwards.