In an exciting twist at the box office this week, Blake Lively's film, "It Ends With Us," has been outpacing her husband Ryan Reynolds' blockbuster "Deadpool & Wolverine" for the past three days. This rivalry between the two films, both starring A-list actors from the same household, has captivated audiences and industry watchers alike.
Blake Lively's "It Ends With Us" recently captured the top spot at the box office on Wednesday, bringing in $5.5 million from theaters across the United States and Canada. This achievement is particularly noteworthy as it narrowly surpassed "Deadpool & Wolverine," which earned $5.3 million on the same day. Lively's film also led the box office on both Monday and Tuesday, edging out Reynolds’ film by a slim margin—less than $50,000 on Tuesday, according to Box Office Mojo.
This week’s box office race has been exceptionally tight. Last weekend, Ryan Reynolds' "Deadpool & Wolverine" emerged as the victor, generating $53 million and outperforming the opening weekend of "It Ends With Us," which grossed $50 million. The competition was fiercer than many anticipated, with "It Ends With Us" surpassing initial projections of a $30 million opening weekend, showcasing its strong performance.
Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see if "It Ends With Us" can continue its impressive run and potentially top "Deadpool & Wolverine" over the weekend. According to current projections, "Deadpool & Wolverine" is expected to earn around $30 million this coming weekend, while "It Ends With Us" is forecasted to bring in approximately $22 million. Both films are anticipated to trail behind "Alien: Romulus," which is expected to gross over $40 million in its opening weekend.
A significant figure in this box office showdown is the $1.04 billion that "Deadpool & Wolverine" has grossed worldwide so far, making it the second-highest grossing film of the year to date. It follows “Inside Out 2,” which has grossed more than $1.5 billion globally.
Adding an interesting twist to the story, Blake Lively revealed that Ryan Reynolds contributed to writing a popular scene in "It Ends With Us," a moment that fans have particularly enjoyed. This collaboration between the couple has sparked discussions about their creative involvement and whether it has led to any behind-the-scenes disputes, particularly concerning director Justin Baldoni. Despite speculation and rumors of a rift, with reports suggesting Lively commissioned her own cut of the film, both Lively and Baldoni have kept a professional front. Baldoni himself has acknowledged the typical friction that arises during filmmaking, noting that such challenges often lead to creating "beautiful art."
In summary, the competition between Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds at the box office has been both thrilling and revealing. As both films continue to attract attention and generate significant box office numbers, fans and critics alike are eagerly watching to see how this cinematic face-off will unfold.
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