Overview

• From the World of John Wick: Ballerina opened June 6 in over 3,400 North American theaters under Len Wiseman’s direction.
• Ana de Armas stars as rookie assassin Eve, training with the Ruska Roma and seeking vengeance for her father’s death, with Keanu Reeves returning in a supporting cameo that enhances but does not overshadow her story.
• Critics highlighted the film’s standout action set pieces—from grenade-driven close-quarters combat to a practical flamethrower sequence—while audiences have awarded it a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest in the franchise.
• Industry projections forecast a $28 million to $40 million opening weekend against a $90 million production budget, and the film is slated to hit premium video-on-demand 18 to 39 days after its theatrical run.
• Lionsgate’s Pay 1 deal will bring Ballerina to Starz after its PVOD window before moving to Peacock, and its open-ended finale has fueled discussion of a direct sequel or Eve’s role in the John Wick 5 announced at CinemaCon.