Directed by James Foley, Fifty Shades Darker is the second installment in the Fifty Shades trilogy, adapted from E.L. James’ novel. The story picks up where the first film left off, as Anastasia Steele (played by Dakota Johnson) attempts to rebuild her life after breaking off her relationship with Christian Grey (played by Jamie Dornan).

Christian seeks to win Anastasia back, promising to leave behind his controlling ways. However, their relationship is challenged by figures from Christian’s past, including his ex-lover Elena Lincoln (played by Kim Basinger) and his former submissive Leila Williams (played by Bella Heathcote). Meanwhile, Anastasia faces her own professional and personal hurdles.

Released on February 10, 2017, the film combines romance, drama, and intrigue, with a soundtrack featuring popular artists like Taylor Swift and Zayn Malik, whose duet “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” became a chart-topping hit. Despite mixed reviews from critics, the movie was a commercial success, earning over $380 million worldwide.