Fifty Shades Darker: A Sequel to the Erotic Romance The movie "Fifty Shades Darker" was released in 2017 and is a sequel to the 2015 film "Fifty Shades of Grey." The movie follows Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson) and Christian Grey (Jamie Dornan) as they navigate their complicated relationship. The movie explores themes of love, trust, and BDSM.