"It Ends with Us" is a 2024 American romantic drama film directed by and starring Justin Baldoni, alongside Blake Lively. The film is an adaptation of Colleen Hoover's 2016 novel of the same name. It was released in theaters on August 9, 2024, and achieved significant box office success, grossing $351 million worldwide against a $25 million budget.
The production of the film was marked by legal disputes between Baldoni and Lively. In December 2024, Lively filed a lawsuit against Baldoni and his production company, Wayfarer Studios, alleging sexual harassment and intimidation during the film's production. Baldoni denied these allegations and countersued for defamation and invasion of privacy.
In response to Lively's claims, Baldoni released on-set footage intended to counter the allegations. The video shows Lively and Baldoni slow-dancing in character, with Lively joking about her spray tan, which Baldoni's legal team argues contradicts her claims of inappropriate comments during the scene. Lively's legal representatives maintain that the footage supports her allegations, highlighting moments they claim were improvised by Baldoni without her prior consent.
These legal proceedings have drawn significant media attention, with both parties presenting conflicting evidence. The situation underscores the complexities of addressing and adjudicating allegations of misconduct in the entertainment industry.
For more insights into the film and its production, you can watch the official trailer below: