After We Collided (2020)
- Roger Kumble originally wanted a completely different ending for the film, but test audiences preferred the one we see today.
- Many of the practical effects used in the climax were achieved without any CGI.
- Eagle-eyed viewers have noticed a hidden easter egg referencing Roger Kumble's previous film in the background of the opening scene.
After We Collided is a 2020 American romantic drama directed by Roger Kumble, the sequel to the 2019 hit After. Josephine Langford and Hero Fiennes Tiffin return as Tessa Young and Hardin Scott, whose volatile relationship is tested when the revelation that Hardin initially pursued Tessa as a bet sends her into the arms of Trevor Matthews, a polished young businessman played by Dylan Sprouse. The love triangle drives Tessa between the stability Trevor offers and the passionate, destructive connection she can't quit with Hardin.
The film expanded the franchise's scope and budget while maintaining the melodramatic intensity that its fanbase craved. After We Collided earned $48 million worldwide, with the majority coming from European and Latin American markets where the franchise was particularly popular, and debuted simultaneously on streaming platforms in several territories. The sequel introduced a darker, more mature tone than the original while maintaining the passionate romantic intensity that defined the franchise's appeal to its predominantly young female audience.
