Blake Lively saw a wave of dislikes on a trailer for her latest film, Another Simple Favor. The trailer, which debuted yesterday on Amazon Prime Video’s official YouTube channel, has been met with overwhelmingly negative reactions, racking up 6,500 dislikes compared to just 4,300 likes within 24 hours.
Even more telling, Amazon has disabled comments on the trailer, a move that raises eyebrows considering the company allowed open discussion for controversial projects like The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, which faced intense online criticism. Given Amazon’s track record of letting public discourse play out on past projects, shutting down comments here suggests the studio may be trying to contain growing negativity surrounding Lively.
The like to dislike ratio on the trailer for Another Simple Favor, starring Blake Lively as of Feb. 27, 2025 – YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
The backlash appears to be directly tied to Lively’s ongoing legal battle with It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni. Ever since Baldoni launched his website exposing a detailed timeline of text messages, emails, and legal filings, public sentiment has been shifting sharply against Lively, with many now questioning the narrative she has been pushing in court.
Behind-the-Scenes Drama and Feud Rumors
Lively’s troubles don’t stop with It Ends With Us. Rumors have swirled for months that Another Simple Favor was nearly shelved due to behind-the-scenes conflicts between Lively and co-star Anna Kendrick. The sequel to 2018’s A Simple Favor, which was well received and made $97 million on a $20 million budget, had been absent from release schedules, fueling speculation that production problems may have played a role.
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni in the film It Ends With Us – YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment
While director Paul Feig denied the rumors, his response didn’t do much to calm the discussion. Feig, known for helming the infamous Ghostbusters (2016), took to X to dismiss reports of a feud, calling them “total BS” and insisting that the movie was always scheduled for a spring/summer 2024 release.
Lively’s Growing Reputation Problem
What’s happening with Another Simple Favor isn’t just about the movie. These dislikes could be seen as a reflection of the growing public scrutiny Blake Lively is facing as more details emerge from her legal battle with Baldoni.
Since Baldoni launched his website laying out text messages, emails, and legal filings, many have started questioning whether Lively’s legal team has been working to control the narrative rather than let the truth come out. Just last week, her attorneys pushed for a protective order to limit what information could be publicly available, particularly as online commentators and independent media began discussing the case.
Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool in Deadpool & Wolverine – Disney+
Lively’s legal team even singled out YouTube and TikTok personalities, claiming they were unfairly amplifying Baldoni’s claims and influencing media coverage. However, this move mirrored Baldoni’s own argument against The New York Times—where he accused the paper of shaping public perception against him. The contradiction did not go unnoticed, raising serious questions about whether Lively’s team is playing the same game they accused Baldoni of orchestrating.
Amazon’s Move to Shut Down Comments—Damage Control?
Amazon’s decision to disable comments on the Another Simple Favor trailer is significant because it signals that studios are now adjusting their strategies to protect Lively from growing backlash. If the film had been plagued by negative press over its own production, that would be one thing—but instead, this seems to be a reaction to Lively’s worsening public image.
Owain Arthur as Prince Durin IV; Sophia Nomvete as Disa in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2024), Amazon MGM Studios
For context, when The Rings of Power trailer debuted, Amazon left the comments open despite the massive pushback from fans. Yet here, with Another Simple Favor, the company preemptively shut down discussion, suggesting that it sees Lively’s legal controversies as a liability.
A Tipping Point for Lively?
The legal battle between Lively and Baldoni has already become one of the messiest public feuds in Hollywood, with lawsuits flying in both directions. Lively accuses Baldoni of inappropriate conduct and orchestrating a media campaign to discredit her, while Baldoni argues that Lively and Ryan Reynolds attempted to take over It Ends With Us and later targeted him in retaliation when they failed.
Ryan Reynolds as Nicepool in Deadpool and Wolverine – Disney+
Since Baldoni began publicly sharing his evidence, the backlash against Lively has grown exponentially. Now, with Amazon taking additional steps to shield Another Simple Favor from open discussion, it’s clear that studios are feeling the impact of her declining public favorability.
The real question is: Will audiences still show up for Lively’s projects? If the reaction to this latest trailer is any indication, the damage may already be done.
What Happens Next?
Lively’s lawsuit against Baldoni continues to unfold, but as more details emerge, the public seems to be turning against her. The actress’s attempts to limit access to information, control the narrative, and silence independent commentary are not going unnoticed.
Blake Lively in the film It Ends With Us – YouTube, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Now, with Amazon stepping in to limit discussion on her latest project, it’s clear that her reputation issues are spilling over into her Hollywood career. However, the dislikes on this Blake Lively trailer speak for themselves.
Will Another Simple Favor manage to succeed despite the controversy? Or is this just the beginning of Hollywood distancing itself from Blake Lively?
Are you surprised that Blake Lively is seeing mass dislikes on her latest movie trailer? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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I remember hearing some woman say her worst nightmare was “men who are accused of bad things having the receipts to prove their innocence.” Baldoni has offered up plenty of proof while Lively and her team have nothing and are actively trying to silence any criticisms and online discussion using spurious legal justifications.
Blake Lively is Amber Heard 2.0 and Amazon is making a horrible mistake backing her up when everyone can see the evidence already.
I hope to see her cry in court as well
There’s a lot of women out there who just want a normal relationship where the guy asks you out, but the nutjobs out there ruin it for everyone else.
Congratulations, Blake. You’ve turned yourself into the next Amber Heard.
As soon as the article gets to pual fieg I’m done. Lol