Song and Film Background
"i never love again" is a ballad performed by Lady Gaga as her character Ally in the 2018 musical romantic film A Star Is Born, directed by Bradley Cooper. The song was written by Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, and Andrew Wyatt, and produced by Mark Ronson and Lady Gaga. It appears on the soundtrack album A Star Is Born, released by Interscope Records and Polydor Records, and is one of the highest-charting singles from the film. The track won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2020 and has been certified multi-platinum in multiple countries. Forbes
The film A Star Is Born premiered at the Venice Film Festival in August 2018 and was released theatrically by Warner Bros. Pictures in October 2018. Bradley Cooper made his directorial debut with the film, which also stars Christian Bale, Sam Elliott, and Dave Chappelle. The soundtrack reached number one on the Billboard 200 and became one of the best-selling soundtracks of the year. Lady Gaga's performance of "i never love again" was widely cited as a highlight of the film's narrative arc, and the track continues to receive regular radio and streaming rotation globally.
Box Office and Streaming Performance
A Star Is Born grossed approximately $436 million worldwide at the box office against a production budget reported by Warner Bros. of around $36 million, making it one of the most profitable musical films in recent years. The film's opening weekend in the United States and Canada totaled around $42 million, placing it at the top of the domestic box office. Box Office Mojo The soundtrack album has sold millions of copies worldwide, with "i never love again" frequently listed among the most-streamed tracks from the record on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
On streaming platforms, the film has accumulated hundreds of millions of views since its digital release. Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of Warner Bros. Pictures, continues to report the film as a key asset in its content library. "i never love again" regularly appears in curated playlists for romantic dramas and award-season retrospectives, contributing to sustained listener engagement. The track's enduring streaming numbers reflect the film's continued relevance in both music and film markets.
Financial and Industry Impact
The commercial success of "i never love again" contributed to Lady Gaga's earnings and the overall revenue generated by the A Star Is Born franchise. The film's soundtrack became one of the top-selling albums of 2018 and 2019, with physical and digital sales bolstered by the song's critical acclaim. SEC filings Warner Bros. Discovery and its predecessors have included the film's revenue in their annual financial reports, highlighting the asset's long-tail value.
The song's use in marketing campaigns, television appearances, and award shows has generated additional licensing revenue for the rights holders. "i never love again" has also been covered and referenced in other media, extending its commercial footprint. The track's performance data is frequently cited in industry reports on music and film synergy, illustrating how a single song can drive revenue across multiple channels for a major studio release.