A New York court has also set a March 2026 trial date and intends to consolidate the crisscrossing lawsuits between Lively and her director and co-star, who is suing both Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds.

The behind-the-scenes drama between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni has escalated into one of Hollywood’s most contentious legal battles.

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.

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

Another day, another plethora of leaks, filings & more in Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni's various legal disputes, including a possible March 2026 trial date

A timeline for Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's potential trial is taking shape as Judge Lewis J. Liman scheduled the key dates for the 'It Ends With Us' stars' proceedings.

On Jan. 27, Judge Lewis J. Liman confirmed that Lively v. Wayfarer Studios LLC et al. will address both of the stars’ lawsuits in a trial set for March 9, 2026 in New York.

One month after Blake Lively filed a lawsuit against Justin Baldoni, a court date for the Gossip Girl alum and her It Ends With Us director's case has been set for 2026. Find out the exact date.

Shortly after Lively sued him for sexual harassment, Baldoni countersued her and Ryan Reynolds. Get all the details here.

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.