A federal judge has set a March 2026 trial date for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni to resolve their claims stemming from their work on the movie “It Ends With Us.”

Here’s what you need to know about why Taylor Swift is involved in the Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni It Ends With Us case.

Justin Baldoni is heard apologizing to his co-star Blake Lively in an audio message apparently sent to Lively amid production of their film “It Ends with Us,” long before the two stars launched into a legal battle that continues to play out in the public eye.

Blake Lively and ‘It Ends With Us’ costar and director Justin Baldoni’s alleged feud and lawsuits explained after her initial filing in December 2024

What began as whispers of behind-the-scenes drama has now erupted into a full-blown legal battle between the film's lead Blake Lively, and director-producer-star, Justin Baldoni. The actors have taken legal action against each other,

Blake Lively has moved to depose a key player who allegedly played a part in the smear campaign she says was initiated by Justin Baldoni. Plus, a New York court has set a trial date for the crisscrossing lawsuits between Lively and her It Ends With Us director and co-star.

Actor Bart Johnson said he is sorry for a December social media post that appeared to criticize the "It Ends With Us" director and his "man bun."

Justin Baldoni’s bid to bring Pac-Man to the big screen may be in peril. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the actor’s legal feud with his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively has strained his relationship with talent agency WME.