It Ends with Us is a 2024 romantic drama directed by Justin Baldoni, based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover. The film follows Lily Bloom, who believes she’s found true love with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid, until her first love resurfaces and her past complicates everything. Released in August 2024, the film became one of the year’s biggest box-office surprises, grossing over $345 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.
Quick Facts
| Director | Justin Baldoni |
| Based On | “It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover |
| Composers | Rob Simonsen & Duncan Blickenstaff |
| Genre | Romantic Drama |
| Release Date | 9 August 2024 (United States) |
| Score Album Release | 9 August 2024 (Madison Gate Records) |
| Studio | Columbia Pictures / Wayfarer Studios |
| Box Office | $345.8M+ worldwide |
Note on release date: Earlier promotional material and this page previously listed a February 2024 release date; the film’s actual theatrical release was 9 August 2024 in the United States, distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing.
Who Composed the It Ends with Us Score?
Rob Simonsen and Duncan Blickenstaff jointly composed the original score, released as a 22-track album via Madison Gate Records on 9 August 2024, the same day as the film’s release. Simonsen is a prolific film composer known for work including Foxcatcher, The Spectacular Now, and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Songs Featured in the Film
Alongside the Simonsen/Blickenstaff score, It Ends with Us features a curated selection of licensed songs. Most notably, Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet” (from her 2020 album Folklore) plays during an emotional montage of Lily’s pregnancy and new chapter of life. According to the filmmakers, star Blake Lively worked with Swift — a close friend — to secure the song for that pivotal scene. Additional licensed songs by artists including Lana Del Rey also appear throughout the film; because the full licensed-song list varies by source and hasn’t been confirmed via an official tracklist, we’re not listing every needle-drop here to avoid guessing beyond what’s verified.
Cast
It Ends with Us stars Blake Lively as Lily Bloom, Justin Baldoni as Ryle Kincaid, Brandon Sklenar as Atlas Corrigan, with Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj, and Alex Neustaedter in supporting roles.
Box Office & Reception
It Ends with Us was a major commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing female-led film of 2024, earning roughly $148 million domestically and $197 million internationally for a worldwide total above $345 million. The film’s release was also accompanied by significant media coverage of a public dispute between star/director Justin Baldoni and star Blake Lively, which led to litigation between the two; we’re staying factual and neutral here and not speculating on the ongoing legal matters, which are well documented by entertainment news outlets.
Where to Stream It Ends with Us
The film’s score is available on Apple Music and Spotify. For streaming availability and more romantic-drama soundtrack coverage, visit our streaming hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was It Ends with Us released?
The film was released in the United States on 9 August 2024, not February 2024 as some early materials indicated.
Who composed the It Ends with Us score?
Rob Simonsen and Duncan Blickenstaff composed the original score, released by Madison Gate Records.
Is there a Taylor Swift song in It Ends with Us?
Yes, Taylor Swift’s “My Tears Ricochet” from Folklore is featured during a key emotional montage in the film.
How much did It Ends with Us make at the box office?
The film grossed over $345 million worldwide against a $25 million budget, making it one of 2024’s biggest box-office successes.
Who stars in It Ends with Us?
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, and Brandon Sklenar star in the lead roles, based on Colleen Hoover’s novel of the same name.
Related reading: If you enjoyed this Colleen Hoover adaptation, check out our coverage of Reminders of Him Soundtrack, another Hoover novel adaptation, plus our IF Soundtrack (2024) guide featuring Blake Lively, and our general streaming hub.