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‘Ballerina’ Debuts to Positive Reviews, Earns $55 Million Worldwide

Set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the John Wick saga, Ballerina showcases Ana de Armas’ commanding lead performance, drives a $55 million global gross, fuels plans for a fifth instalment

Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a young female assassin in Ballerina
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Overview

  • Ballerina follows Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-trained assassin raised by the Ruska Roma, in a revenge-driven origin story set between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4.
  • Len Wiseman’s direction and tight action choreography have earned the film broadly positive reviews, with critics praising de Armas’ physicality and emotional depth alongside standout stunt sequences.
  • Keanu Reeves appears in an extended cameo as John Wick, seamlessly linking the spin-off to the main franchise while allowing Eve to remain the film’s central focus.
  • Despite a challenging production that included significant retooling, Ballerina opened to an estimated $55 million worldwide, surpassing comparable titles and exceeding early box office expectations.
  • Lionsgate plans to expand the franchise with a fifth John Wick instalment and expects Ballerina to debut on streaming platforms later this year, extending its reach beyond theatres.