The Texas state court has also set a tentative March 2026 trial date and intends to consolidate the crisscrossing lawsuits between Lively and her 'It Ends With Us' director and co-star, who is suing both Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds.

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.

The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni won't go hot until early next year, but the "It Ends With Us" co-stars' respective legal teams will meet in court very soon, as the federal judge plans to hear arguments around a gag order request as early as next week.