Opening just in time for Valentine's Day, naturally, is Fifty Shades Freed. The third installment in the Fifty Shades film franchise following Fifty Shades of Grey (writer Kelly Marcel) and Fifty Shades Darker (casting director Julie Schubert), Fifty Shades Freed (editor Debra Neil-Fisher) is based upon the third and final novel in E.L.

James' Fifty Shades trilogy of novels. So does that mean it will be the final installment in the film franchise as well, or?Sorry, Fifty Shades fans, but this really is the end. The reason the film's posters cheekily demand that you 'don't miss the climax' is because Fifty Shades Freed truly is the final, climactic film in the franchise. This of course coincides with the book series that the movies are based on, which came to a close with its third installment, also called Fifty Shades Freed.

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However, some expected the final book in the series to be adapted into two separate films like the Twilight series before it. After all, the Fifty Shades series actually of the popular vampire romance novel series. So why is it then that the Twilight film franchise consists of five movies based on four books, whereas Fifty Shades only gets three movies based on three books? Fifty Shades on YouTubeIt all comes down to timing. When the Twilight film adaptations were wrapping up, Hollywood was just. In 2010, Warner Bros.

Released Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (producer J.K. The film was based on the final book in the novel series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but, with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (set decorator Stephenie McMillan) adapting the second half the following year.

But the trend of splitting books didn't end up lasting very long. A against the divvying up of climactic movies, with the argument being that viewers were getting robbed of a true movie experience with films ending without a proper conclusion by design, and by the time Lionsgate released The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (executive producer Suzanne Collins) in 2015, the jig was up. The film, even though it was the conclusion to one of the biggest film franchises of all time, had the lowest box office take of any movie in the series.Even though there are no plans for a fourth Fifty Shades film, that doesn't mean there aren't people out there who are trying to make it happen. Marcia Gay Harden, who portrays Christian Grey's adoptive mother in the series, has stated that she would be interested in reprising her role in a film adaptation of, James' novel that retells the original book from Christian's perspective. 'I’m trying to now think about, 'What would Christian’s point of view be. Would mom even be in it?' ' Harden told People in 2017.

'She rescued him. She was a doctor, she rescued him I don’t know. Would I be in it?

As of now, it seems unlikely that Grey will get a movie adaptation since it's just a retelling of Fifty Shades of Grey, but who knows? If there's one thing Hollywood hates, it's letting a profitable franchise die.

Hot dogs, corn on the cob and sparklers are on the menu for most folks’ July 4 weekend, but so are popcorn, Goobers and a ticket to big-screen escape.

The Fourth of July is a major movie holiday that over the years has given us cinematic fireworks like “Independence Day,” “Men in Black,” “Transformers,” “Armageddon” and “Wild Wild West.” (OK, it’s probably best if we forget about that last one.)

Once you’ve gotten your fill of tasty vittles and humming patriotic John Philip Sousa marches, here’s our viewing guide for every mood you might find yourself in. (Movies are now showing unless specified otherwise.)

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If you have fond memories of John, Paul, George and Ringo: ‘Yesterday’

Director Danny Boyle’s romantic comedy centers on a struggling English musician (newcomer Himesh Patel) who gets in a freak bus accident and wakes up as the only person who remembers The Beatles and their songs. He passes them off as his own on a musical journey of fame, fortune and unrequited love that’ll have your toes tapping. Read our ★★★ (out of four) review.

If you feel like going on a Magical Mysterio Tour: ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home'

Tom Holland returns as the Marvel movies’ resident teen web slinger for a lighthearted sequel – and a superheroic palate cleanser after the heavyweight “Avengers: Endgame.” Spidey and his friends go on a class trip to Europe, our hero yearns for some face time with crush MJ (Zendaya), but plans go awry with the appearance of elemental creatures and the mysterious Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal). Read our ★★★ review.

If you want a messy relationship drama (and gore galore): ‘Midsommar’

After a family tragedy, a young woman (Florence Pugh) goes on a jaunt to a Swedish summer festival with her apathetic boyfriend (Jack Reynor) and his pals. It’s not your usual tourist trap, though: The couple’s relationship takes a turn for the worse as the Americans find there are some seriously strange cult goings-on with the welcoming committee in Ari Aster’s “Hereditary” follow-up (in theaters nationwide Wednesday). Read our ★★★ review.

If you’re a fan of sporks and/or existential crises: ‘Toy Story 4’

Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz (Tim Allen) and the gang return for a new Pixar sequel, a changed-up status quo and an adventurous road trip with Forky (Tony Hale), a craft project with some major identity issues. Luckily, as the song goes, he’s got a friend in Woody. Read our ★★★ review.

If you absolutely, positively need to see one evil doll movie: ‘Annabelle Comes Home’

The freaky porcelain plaything gets her third spinoff from “The Conjuring,” this time letting loose all manner of creepiness upon young Judy Warren (Mckenna Grace) – the daughter of a couple of famous demonologists (Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga) – and her babysitters. Read how it compares to the other “Conjuring”-verse flicks in our definitive rankings.

If you absolutely, positively need to see another evil doll movie: ‘Child’s Play’

More than 20 years after violent, foul-mouthed Chucky became a cult horror icon, he gets a reboot featuring a new voice (courtesy of Mark Hamill) and an updated spin. This time around, Chucky 2.0 can hook into the grid and control cars, mobile devices and other killer dolls in his murderous devotion to owner Andy (Gabriel Bateman). Read how the redo compares to the original.

If Will Smith still rules your Independence Day: ‘Aladdin’

The Fresh Prince used to be king of July 4 back in the day, and old-school fans can enjoy that guy as the over-the-top dancing, rapping Genie of the live-action Disney redo. But just as key to the new flick’s success are the youngsters: Mena Massoud as heroic Aladdin and Naomi Scott as a much improved Princess Jasmine. Read our ★★★ review.

If your favorite Chris is Hemsworth: ‘Men in Black: International’

Will Smith doesn’t return for a fourth “MIB” but instead, you get a reteaming of “Thor: Ragnarok” co-stars Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson. This time, he’s wielding a brain zapper instead of Thor’s hammer as Agent H, who teams up with Thompson’s rookie Agent M to keep a superweapon out of the hands of bad-guy aliens.

If your holiday revolves around four-legged animals: ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’

Pup pals Max (voiced by Patton Oswalt) and Duke (Eric Stonestreet), heroic rabbit Snowball (Kevin Hart), catnip-addicted kitty Chloe (Lake Bell) and all their friends return in the animated sequel. The biggest draw this time around? Harrison Ford lending his gruff personality to a farm dog with plenty of life lessons to impart.

If Saturday night is actually pretty alright for fighting: ‘Rocketman’

The Elton John songbook gets the biopic/jukebox musical treatment. Taron Egerton stars as the fashionable pop legend from his prodigal younger years to becoming an international superstar to battling personal demons and various addictions later in life. Read our ★★★ review.

If you’re all about the Keanuaissance: ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’

It’s only slightly hyperbolic to say Keanu Reeves is in everything this summer, from voicing a Canadian action figure in “Toy Story 4” to playing his most punchable self in Netflix’s “Always Be My Maybe.” Only in “John Wick 3,” though – one of the best movies of the year so far – will you see him kill a dude with a book. Read our ★★★ review.

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