The highly anticipated sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey, titled Fifty Shades Darker, was released in 2017. The movie picks up where the first installment left off, with Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) and Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) trying to rekindle their romance.

The film's portrayal of Christian's backstory and his relationship with Anastasia was largely faithful to the novel, but some subplots and characters, such as Anastasia's friends and family, were underdeveloped or omitted altogether.

However, their relationship is put to the test as Christian's past comes back to haunt him in the form of his ex-lover, Leilah (Bella Dayne), and a new, mysterious woman named Jean-Luc (Callum Keith Rennie). Meanwhile, Anastasia must confront her own feelings about Christian's controlling behavior and the limits of their BDSM relationship.

The movie's exploration of BDSM and kink also sparked important conversations about consent, boundaries, and healthy relationships. While some critics argued that the film glamourized unhealthy and controlling behavior, others saw it as an opportunity to educate audiences about the complexities of alternative lifestyles.