Across genres, romantic couples in movies leave fans feeling intensely about whether they should or should not be together. Even in films that aren’t romantic comedies or dramas, romance can be at the heart of the narrative, and it's definitely a part of movies that fans really relate to.
However, in some cases, couples that end up being together at the end of a film don’t seem meant to be for one reason or another. Maybe their personalities aren’t a good fit, like some of the characters in Harry Potter, or maybe their love isn’t well-written, like with some couples from the MCU. These are some iconic movie c couples that shouldn’t have ended up together at all.
10 Cher and Josh from Clueless
Clueless might be one of the most iconic teen comedies ever made, but the love story doesn't resonate. Cher and Josh used to be step-siblings as their parents were briefly married, and it feels like they're better off just being friends.
While they might not be legally tied as family anymore, a better outcome for the film seems to be for them to find family in one another and settle more as siblings than lovers.
9 Tauriel and Kili from The Hobbit
While some relationships from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are well-loved by fans, this one wasn’t very widely accepted. This isn’t much of a surprise as this relationship doesn't exist in the book at all, and neither does the character of Tauriel for that matter.
Fans felt it didn’t actually make sense given Tolkien’s universe, and the entire relationship just felt forced and poorly written. It felt like they tried to shoe-horn a romance when it wasn't necessary. The relationship just didn't work.
8 Nate and Andy from The Devil Wears Prada
Many fans of this movie have strong opinions about who the real villains are, and some people feel like Nate was kind of a bad boyfriend while others feel like Andy was a bad girlfriend.
But, the truth is that they probably weren't right for each other. Andy was very career-driven and needed someone able and willing to support her ambition while Nate seemed to want someone who would be more relationship-focused. While they do end up back together at the end of the movie, it didn’t ring true.
7 Stanford and Anthony from Sex and the City 2
Truthfully, Carrie Bradshaw and Mr. Big could also be on this list because their entire relationship was a bit of a mess. However, overall, this was one of the most awkward and poorly written couples in the franchise. While Sex and the City might have been progressive for its time, it didn’t handle LGBTQ+ issues that well.
These two men didn’t even like each other much, but they basically just ended up together because they were the only two gay men on the series. They were turned into stereotypical “gay best friends,” and the wedding storyline felt very flat instead of a good example of representation. It would have been much more fulfilling to see two LGBTQ+ arcs that were well-built and made sense, and also see a friendship that wasn't romantic develop between Stanford and Anthony.
6 Christian and Anastasia in 50 Shades of Grey
It’s probably no surprise that these two are on this list because the depiction of their relationship isn't well done. Instead of exploring consensual, safe BDSM practices, the series illustrates an example of a controlling, abusive relationship.
Christian Grey is a rather scary and manipulative man, and Anastasia seems more like a victim than anything else. So, it’s really hard to root for this couple.
5 Sandy and Danny in Grease
While Grease might be an iconic film, there are a lot of issues with this movie in regards to relationships and gender. The truth is that Danny wasn't respectful of Sandy throughout their time together and they probably weren't right for one another, beyond the movie's desire to see them together.
Sandy had to change herself to fit the image of a sexy, bad girl in order to be with Danny, and overall, the duo just didn't jive.
4 Steve and Peggy from Avengers: Endgame
This might be a controversial pick, but the truth is that these two ending up together for good had many fans divided. While some fans were excited these two got their happy ending, it didn't make a lot of sense for the characters or story.
While what happened to them was sad, Peggy was shown to have moved on from Steve in both the MCU and her solo show Agent Carter. In the meanwhile, Steve Rogers was learning to embrace the world as a man out of time. Steve going back to the past seemed out of character, and it felt like a forced ending that relied more on tropes than the actual journey of the characters.
3 Katniss and Peeta From The Hunger Games
There was a lot of debate about who Katniss should end up with, but the truth is that she shouldn’t really have been with Peeta or Gale. While Katniss did care about them both, and Peeta was probably a better balance for her, she truthfully never seemed that interested in romance.
There’s no reason why she needed to end up with anyone at all, and the ending where she marries Peeta and has kids with him didn’t even seem like something she actually wanted.
2 Bella and Edward from Twilight
Team Edward versus Team Jacob is a debate that many Twilight fans are still having today, but this is another instance where maybe the main heroine shouldn’t have ended with either leading man.
Jacob had moments of being manipulative and cruel, while Edward could be controlling and scary. Bella wasn’t always treated that well by either of them, and her relationship with Edward didn't seem healthy.
1 Hermione and Ron from Harry Potter
While Hermione and Ron might be one of the best-known couples from the series, many fans have pointed out that these two don’t seem all that compatible.
Even as friends they had a rocky relationship full of arguments and jealousy, and this doesn’t seem like it would lead to a healthy, long-lasting relationship. It’s hard to imagine this pairing could really work long-term even if they did care a lot about one another
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