Justin Baldoni Challenges Ryan Reynolds' Motion to Dismiss $400M Defamation Lawsuit

Baldoni's legal team argues Reynolds directly contributed to an alleged smear campaign, while Reynolds maintains the case is baseless.

Justin Baldoni's legal team has filed a response opposing Ryan Reynolds' motion to dismiss a $400 million defamation lawsuit, asserting Reynolds' active involvement in the alleged smear campaign.
Reynolds' legal team argues the lawsuit lacks merit, claiming Baldoni has failed to provide evidence of defamation or actual harm caused by Reynolds' actions.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds continue to seek dismissal of Baldoni's claims, with Lively describing the lawsuit as 'vengeful and rambling.'
Baldoni alleges that Lively and Reynolds used false harassment claims to gain power over the production of 'It Ends With Us,' a claim both deny.
The trial for the escalating legal battle is scheduled for March 2026, with no settlement discussions reported to date.