Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni met in New York City on Wednesday, February 10, 2026, for a court-ordered settlement conference in a dispute stemming from the production of the 2024 film, It Ends with Us, according to multiple reports.
The meeting, held in an attempt to avoid a trial, followed unsuccessful settlement talks, as reported by Deadline. The legal battle centers on creative differences during the making of the film, based on the 2016 novel by Colleen Hoover. Sources indicate a divided set and differing visions for the adaptation contributed to the conflict.
It Ends with Us, directed by Baldoni and starring Lively, follows florist Lily Bloom (Lively) and her complex relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid (Baldoni), complicated by the re-emergence of her former love, Atlas Corrigan (Brandon Sklenar). The film, released by Sony Pictures Releasing, grossed $351.4 million worldwide against a $25 million budget, according to Wikipedia. Despite its box office success, the production was marked by controversy, including disputes between Lively and Baldoni, as reported by InStyle.
The Hollywood Reporter detailed that the court mandated the in-person meeting after previous attempts to reach a resolution failed. People.com reported that both Lively and Baldoni arrived for the conference, but details of the discussion were not disclosed.
IMDb indicates that the film received a rating of 6.3/10. The film’s themes involve domestic violence and emotional abuse, which reportedly became a point of contention during the promotional tour, with Lively facing criticism for focusing on her hair care range rather than addressing these issues, according to reports.
As of Wednesday evening, no agreement had been reached and the possibility of a trial remains. Further discussions are scheduled, though dates have not been publicly announced.
