Justin Baldoni’s high-stakes legal counterattack has officially come to an end: the $400 million lawsuit he filed against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds has been dismissed after the actor and his Wayfarer Studios partners allowed the deadline to submit an amended complaint to pass.

The case had been previously dismissed with the opportunity to refile, but by failing to act within the allotted time, the court has now closed the door for good.

The dispute erupted during the commercial success of It Ends With Us, fueling headlines, speculation, and a high-profile tug-of-war over public narrative control. For Lively and Reynolds, the dismissal eases pressure and reinforces the idea that the dramatic $400 million legal “counterstrike” lacked a viable path.

For Baldoni, it represents a reputational setback after launching a major legal offensive that ultimately never advanced past its initial filing.

What happens next? With this case closed, attention now shifts to any remaining legal matters and potential fee-related actions that could still impact the financial balance of the dispute.

Should Baldoni pursue an appeal or new filing, he will face greater scrutiny and a higher bar to clear. Meanwhile, in the world of entertainment, the message is simple: the “big legal bomb” never exploded — and the spotlight returns to premieres, publicity campaigns, and red-carpet glamour where Blake and Ryan shine brightest.