It Ends With Us sequel: What we know about the next movie and why it matters

When It Ends With Us, the 2016 novel by Colleen Hoover that became a global phenomenon and later a major motion picture. Also known as Colleen Hoover’s breakout romance-drama, it broke records not just for sales but for how deeply it connected with readers who saw their own struggles in Lily Bloom’s journey. The film adaptation in 2024 didn’t just make money—it sparked conversations about abuse, healing, and the choices women make in love. And now, the It Ends With Us sequel isn’t just a hope—it’s confirmed. Fans aren’t just waiting for more romance. They’re waiting for closure, for truth, for the next chapter in a story that didn’t end with a kiss.

The sequel, titled It Starts With Us, the official follow-up novel to It Ends With Us, published in 2022 and already adapted for film, picks up right where the first story left off. Lily Bloom, played again by Blake Lively, is trying to rebuild her life after leaving Roman Grant, portrayed by Justin Baldoni. But healing isn’t linear. New relationships form. Old wounds resurface. And the question isn’t just whether she can move on—it’s whether she deserves to. The film will explore how trauma echoes across decisions, how love can be both a prison and a lifeline, and how the people we leave behind still shape us. This isn’t just a love story—it’s a psychological portrait wrapped in a romance.

What makes this sequel different from most follow-ups is that it doesn’t rely on flashy twists or dramatic reunions. It’s grounded. It’s quiet. It’s the kind of story that sticks because it’s real. The original book sold over 15 million copies. The movie opened at #1. The sequel’s release is being handled with care—no rushed production, no forced drama. The same team, including director Justin Baldoni and producer Emma Stone’s company, is returning. That’s rare. And it matters. Fans aren’t just hoping for a movie. They’re hoping for a respectful, honest continuation of a story that changed how people talk about relationships.

There’s no official release date yet, but filming is expected to start in late 2024. Rumors suggest the script is already locked, and early test screenings of the novel’s adaptation have been glowing. If you loved the first movie for its raw emotion, its unflinching look at abuse, and its refusal to offer easy answers—you’ll want to be ready for this one. The sequel doesn’t just continue the story. It deepens it. And for anyone who’s ever stayed too long in a love that hurt them, it might just feel like someone finally understood.

Below, you’ll find posts that dig into the themes, the actors, the real-life issues behind the story, and how this film fits into a bigger shift in how Hollywood tells stories about love, pain, and survival. No fluff. Just what matters.