AceShowbiz - The ongoing legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni is the focal point of a new documentary titled "He Said, She Said: Blake Lively vs Justin Baldoni".

Produced by ITN Productions (ITNP), the documentary promises an in-depth exploration of the allegations and counter-allegations that have captured global attention. The first airing will be tonight on 5, and a shorter version, "In Dispute", will premiere on ID and Max at the end of March.

The allegations against "It Ends With Us" director Justin Baldoni stem from a legal complaint by his co-star Blake Lively, who claims that Baldoni engaged in sexual misconduct on the set of the film.

Furthermore, Lively alleges that Baldoni hired a PR firm to launch an online smear campaign against her in an effort to silence her. Baldoni has vehemently denied these allegations and has responded with a massive $400M countersuit, accusing Lively of defamation.

With the trial set for March 2026, ITNP's documentary seeks to examine the evidence presented by both sides, as well as the social media response to this dramatic dispute.

The high-stakes drama has been at the forefront of trade headlines throughout 2025 and has generated significant public interest, much of it perpetuated by social media platforms.

Denise Seneviratne, Commissioning Editor at 5, emphasized the pertinence of this story within the context of the #MeToo movement, "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."

The production team for "He Said, She Said" boasts a transatlantic collaboration, with Mike Griffiths in London and Bruce Kennedy in New York serving as executive producers.

Ian Russell, ITNP's international boss, highlighted the timeliness and depth of the documentary, saying, "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."

The documentary arrives on the heels of Channel 5's rebranding to 5, accompanied by a showcase event revealing other high-profile projects. With the global sales handled by Blue Ant, the same distributor behind ITNP's "Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy", the documentary is set to reach an international audience.

As we approach the trial, anticipation continues to build, and the upcoming specials on 5, ID, and Max are likely to ignite even more discussions about this intricate and high-stakes Hollywood showdown.