While the lawsuits are the focus of much chatter surrounding the 'It Ends With Us,' there are elements of the film that could cause harm to viewers.

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.

It Ends With Us follows the story named Lily Bloom as she navigates her tumultuous journey through following her dream of opening a flower shop, and a complicated relationship with a neurosurgeon - Ryle. Things complicate further when her ex returns to her life, bringing along with him all the memories of her difficult childhood.

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

Baldoni’s lawsuit also alleged that he felt “obliged” to accept and praise a revised version of the rooftop scene allegedly written by Lively (who later claimed it was written by her husband Ryan Reynolds) for fear of incurring the wrath of Reynolds and Lively’s best friend, Taylor Swift.

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.

Colleen Hoover's popular romantic novel It Ends With Us emerged as a breakthrough piece of art, especially on BookTok, and readers worldwide were gushing over Atlas and Lily's love story.

I’m really sorry, I f*cked up,” Justin Baldoni admitted to his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively in a 2 a.m. April 2023 voice message after delivering a less than enthusiastic response to a scene rewrite from the deflated Gossip Girl vet.

Despite mixed reviews, It Ends with Us offers a deep dive into love and trauma. However, the off-screen drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni adds a layer of controversy that can't be ignored.

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are headed to trial on March 9, 2026 to settle their “It Ends With Us” legal dispute. The court date for the case was scheduled by Judge Lewis J. Liman in a legal order filed on Monday, according to court documents obtained by The Post.

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds revealed they will move to dismiss Justin Baldoni’s defamation lawsuit, informing a federal judge of the decision on Thursday, reported Variety.