Blake Lively‘s latest film, which sparked considerable debate, has successfully captured the attention of viewers on Netflix’s global platform, accruing an impressive $351 million at the box office. Lively first rose to fame in 2005 as a supporting actress in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and reprised her role in its 2008 sequel. Her portrayal of Serena van der Woodsen in the beloved teen drama Gossip Girl, which aired on The CW from 2007 to 2012, significantly elevated her profile in the entertainment industry.
Following her success on Gossip Girl, Lively explored various supporting roles in romantic comedies, including New York, I Love You, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee, and Woody Allen’s Café Society. She also showcased her talent in thrillers like Ben Affleck’s The Town and Oliver Stone’s Savages, as well as starring in the superhero film Green Lantern, where she met her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Lively further established her leading lady status in films such as The Age of Adaline, The Shallows, A Simple Favor, and her recent role in It Ends With Us.
It Ends With Us Takes the Spotlight on Netflix’s Global Charts
Currently Ranks 5th This Week
It Ends With Us, led by Blake Lively alongside co-stars Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj, has managed to secure a spot on Netflix’s global rankings. As of now, It Ends With Us ranks fifth in Netflix’s Global Top 10, with 10.9 million views and a total of 23.9 million viewing hours. This achievement comes despite the film’s ranking limited to the US Top 10. The film trails behind Carry-On, That Christmas, Mary, and Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch, while surpassing Our Little Secret, Subservience, Disaster Holiday, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.
Implications of It Ends With Us‘ Success on Netflix
Blake Lively’s Polarizing Yet Popular Film
The fact that It Ends With Us is now trending on Netflix underscores its ongoing success and popularity, despite the film attracting controversy and mixed reviews. Reports suggest that tensions arose between Lively and director Justin Baldoni during post-production as Lively sought more creative influence over the film. Furthermore, during her promotional efforts, Lively received backlash for her perceived insensitivity regarding her character’s storyline involving domestic violence. Nonetheless, these challenges have not hindered the film’s performance. The film’s achievement of $351 million at the box office and its current status as a Netflix sensation marks a notable milestone in Lively’s career.
Source: Netflix
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