‘Breaking the circle’ It has become a surprise summer box office hit, pulling in huge numbers despite poor marketing. This romance film starring Blake Lively and based on the book ‘It Ends With Us’ by Colleen Hoover has captivated international audiences and has sold out all theaters. The film follows the life of Lily Bloom (played by Lively), who is in a troubled relationship with the successful but abusive Ryle Kincaid (Justin Baldoni).
As Lily struggles to break free from the relationship, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar), an old flame from her teenage years, reappears in her life and reminds her of true love. This emotional triangle, filled with heartbreaking moments and difficult decisions, has captivated audiences. Because of this, many viewers wondered after finishing the film if there would be a sequel. Well, below you will find Everything we know about the possible sequel to ‘Breaking the Circle’:
A much more ambiguous ending
Although Hoover’s original book has a more definitive ending in its epilogue, the film opted for a more ambiguous conclusion, leaving Lily and Atlas’ fate up in the air. In the novel, Lily and Atlas reunite, sealing the beginning of a renewed relationship after years of separation and sufferingHowever, in the film, the reunion between the two characters is much more subtle and never comes to fruition, with an ending in which both confess to being single and signs are shown that there could be a new opportunity for them, but the film ends before showing a clear resolution.
El segundo libro: ‘It Starts With Us’
In 2022, Colleen Hoover released a literary sequel titled ‘It Starts With Us’, which picks up where the first novel left offIn this sequel, Lily decides to explore her relationship with Atlas, while still facing the challenges of her daily life, including the complicated dynamic with Ryle, her daughter’s father. This sequel not only delves deeper into the relationship between Lily and Atlas, but also introduces new characters such as Sutton, Atlas’ mother, and Josh, his younger brother, who have important roles.
Has a sequel been confirmed?
As of August 2024, a sequel to ‘Breaking the Circle’ has not been officially confirmed, although it is clear that audiences want to see more. Since the second novel is already written and Lily and Atlas’ story still has a lot to offer, Many fans feel it is only a matter of time before the second film is announced.. Furthermore, the film’s huge success at the box office is also a good sign, as it could boost the production of a second part.
However, there is still uncertainty surrounding who would direct the sequel, as while promoting ‘Breaking the Circle’, Justin Baldoni was asked several times about whether he would return to direct ‘It Starts With Us’, but his answers were elusive. In an interview, Baldoni commented that “perhaps there are other people more suitable to take on that role”hinting that he might not return as director. Surprisingly, he also mentioned that he was looking at Blake Lively as a possible director for the sequel, sparking rumors about a possible change behind the cameras.
