Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni Documentary to Debut on 5

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He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni, a 90-minute special from ITN Productions examining the legal battle between the two actors, is slated to bow on the U.K.’s 5 on March 17.

The documentary delves into Blake Lively’s allegations of Justin Baldoni’s sexual misconduct on the set of It Ends With Us and his hiring of a PR firm to engage in an online smear campaign against her, followed by a $400 million countersuit accusing her of defamation. A condensed 60-minute version, In Dispute: Lively v Baldoni, will air on ID in the U.S. on March 31 and will be available to stream on Max and discovery+.

With the trial set for March 2026, the special examine the evidence on both sides, as well as the response on social media.

Blue Ant Studios is overseeing global licensing and distribution of the special.

“Produced by ITN’s transatlantic team, this special is a timely and in-depth telling of the Hollywood story which has captured the global zeitgeist,” said Ian Russell, head of international at ITN Productions.

Denise Seneviratne, commissioning editor at 5, added, “This story has captivated the world, perpetuated by social media, which is still gaining momentum. It feels really pertinent for us as a channel to be making this film within the context of #MeToo. We’re very happy to be working with ITN on this U.K. feature-length version.”