After We Collided (2020)
The second movie in the After film series was one of the most talked-about romantic dramas of 2020. After We Collided picked up right where the first film ended, diving deeper into the messy, emotional relationship between Tessa Young and Hardin Scott. Fans of the original book series were excited, and the movie did not arrive quietly.
Despite a global pandemic cutting audiences off from theaters, this film found a way to reach millions of viewers. It became a surprise international box office success at a time when very few movies were managing to do that.
Basic Details
Movie Name: After We Collided
Category: Romance / Drama
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2020 (Europe) | October 23, 2020 (USA)
Director: Roger Kumble
Main Cast: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dylan Sprouse,
Charlie Weber, Candice King, Selma Blair
Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
Where to Watch: Netflix (select regions), Fandango at Home
Budget: Estimated budget is $14 millionOpening Day Collection
The film launched first across Europe in early September 2020 before hitting the USA on October 23. The film debuted to $10 million from 16 countries, with Italy at $2.6 million being the largest market in the opening weekend.
In the United States, the domestic opening weekend came in at $422,899 from 460 theaters. That number looks small, but the film was also available on VOD at the same time, which pulled many viewers away from cinemas during COVID-19 restrictions.
Day Wise Box Office Table (Hollywood Format)
| Period | Domestic USA | International | Worldwide Total | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Weekend | $422,899 | $10,000,000 | ~$10.4M | Running |
| Weekend 2 | Not available | $4,200,000 | ~$21,000,000 | Running |
| First Week Total | Not available | Not available | ~$21,000,000 | Running |
| Full UK Run | Not available | £4,000,000 (UK only) | Not available | Hit |
| Final USA Total | $2,386,483 | Not available | Not available | Average |
| Final Worldwide | $2,386,483 | ~$45,600,000 | $47,990,414 | Hit |
Data sourced from Box Office Mojo, IMDb, and 25thFrame.
Latest Total Box Office Collection
After We Collided earned a gross of $2,386,483 in the US and Canada, with an overall worldwide total of $47,990,414.
The UK alone contributed around £4 million to the total, while the US gross came in at $2.4 million. The international markets clearly drove most of the earnings, with Europe doing the heavy lifting throughout September and October 2020.
By December 3, 2020, After We Collided had earned $49.8 million internationally across 32 markets, surpassing higher-budgeted films like The New Mutants, Greenland, and Unhinged.
Hit or Flop Status
Verdict: Hit
The movie cost an estimated $14 million to produce. It ended up earning nearly $48 million at the worldwide box office. That is more than three times the budget, which makes it a financial success by Hollywood standards.
You also have to consider that 2020 was one of the worst years for cinema due to COVID-19 restrictions across the globe. Many theaters were running at limited capacity or were fully closed. The fact that After We Collided still crossed $47 million worldwide in that environment makes the result even more impressive.
For fans of the franchise and the young adult genre, this counts as a clear win.
Earnings Report
OTT Rights: Netflix acquired streaming rights for select regions
Satellite Rights: Not available
Music Rights: Not available
Digital Rights: Available via Fandango at Home and Google Play (day-and-date release)The movie was released on VOD and in theaters on the same day in the US, which is a key part of why the domestic number was low. Many people simply rented it at home rather than visiting a theater.
Why People Liked It
The main reason fans kept showing up for After We Collided is the chemistry between Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin. The two actors share a natural, charged energy on screen that pulls viewers in even when the story around them feels shaky. For fans of the book series, seeing those characters come to life again was more than enough reason to buy a ticket or rent the film at home.
The internship storyline at Vance Publishing gave Tessa's character a little more depth in this film. Watching her try to build a career while sorting out her complicated personal life added a layer that was missing from the first movie. The scenes at the publishing house, including the business trip sequence and the proposal moment with Smith, gave the film some warmth that felt genuine.
After We Collided's marketing skewed heavily towards social media and was aimed at a target audience of teenage girls and young women, and that strategy worked extremely well in drawing passionate crowds to theaters across Europe. The fan base had been built up through the first film and the books, and they showed up in big numbers.
The film also benefited from timing. In 2020, people were stuck at home and hungry for entertainment. A dramatic, emotional romance with familiar characters was exactly what a huge section of the audience wanted. Sometimes the right movie shows up at the right moment, and this one did.
The supporting cast added texture around the central couple. Dylan Sprouse as Trevor and Candice King as Kimberly both brought steady performances that kept the story moving during quieter moments.
Cast Performance
Josephine Langford as Tessa Young handled the emotional weight of the role well. She made Tessa feel like a real young woman trying to figure out who she is, not just a character stuck in a romantic drama. Her scenes at the publishing house were among the most watchable parts of the film.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Hardin Scott continues to be the engine that drives the franchise. He plays brooding and intense convincingly, and audiences clearly respond to how he carries the character. The chemistry he brings in every scene with Langford is one of the few things that critics and fans tend to agree on.
Dylan Sprouse as Trevor was a pleasant surprise. He brought a calm, likable energy to the role that worked well as a contrast to Hardin's intensity. His scenes with Tessa felt natural and easy to watch.
Candice King as Kimberly did solid work in a smaller role. The proposal scene involving her character and Smith came across as genuinely warm, which stood out in a film that can sometimes feel emotionally cold.
Charlie Weber as Christian Vance gave the film a grounded, professional energy as the publishing boss. He did not have a lot of screen time but used it well.
Public Response
Fans of the After book series were largely happy with the film. Social media during its release was filled with enthusiastic posts from young audiences who had been waiting to see the story continue. The proposal scene in particular got a lot of attention online, with many viewers calling it one of the sweeter moments in the franchise. Word of mouth within the fan community was strong, and that is a big reason why the international numbers held up over several weeks.
Critics, however, had a very different reaction. The film received negative reviews from critics, with many criticizing the screenplay and the glamourized portrayal of toxic relationships. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 12% based on 17 reviews, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 10. On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 14 out of 100, indicating overwhelming dislike from critics. The IMDb score sits at 5.0 out of 10, reflecting a split between devoted fans and general viewers who found the relationship dynamics troubling.
Final Words
After We Collided is not a film for everyone. Critics found it difficult to recommend, and the low review scores reflect genuine concerns about how the central relationship is portrayed. But the audience it was made for responded with real enthusiasm, and the box office numbers prove that. If you are a fan of the After book series or enjoyed the first film, this one is worth your time. If you are new to the franchise, starting from the beginning will give you a better experience. For casual viewers looking for a light romantic drama, just know what you are walking into.
Source Note: Box office data collected from Box Office Mojo, IMDb, Deadline, Boxoffice Pro, Rotten Tomatoes, and 25thFrame. All numbers are based on available reports at the time of writing. UK figures converted from GBP at approximate 2020 rates.
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