Justin Baldoni, who directed and starred in the summertime hit “It Ends With Us,” is taking a second to thank his followers … who he says helped protect the movie’s message amid a reported feud.

We caught up with Justin in NYC, the place he issued a heartwarming thanks to those that hit film theaters this summer season and supported the romantic drama, which tells the story of a home abuse survivor.

He famous … “I simply need to say thanks to all of the followers. To all people. Thanks for seeing this film, for supporting it, for supporting survivors, and for serving to us ensure that the message did not get misplaced. I am simply so grateful.”

As TMZ beforehand reported, the debut of “It Ends With Us” was nearly derailed when stories started circulating of a attainable feud between Justin and the movie’s producer/co-lead, Blake Vigorous.

As sources informed TMZ on the time … Blake felt fat-shamed by Justin throughout manufacturing, in addition to felt uncomfortable throughout one kissing scene that they filmed for the film.

Although, different sources defended Justin … saying there was no clear-cut villain within the drama, noting the 2 clashed merely over artistic variations.

Regardless, each Justin and Blake have appeared to place the meat behind them … neither have publicly addressed the drama.

In reality, when requested for an replace on how everybody was getting alongside now, Justin selected to not reply our photog … and, as a substitute, plugged the flick’s arrival on Netflix.