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John Wick Spin-Off 'Ballerina' Debuts With Solid Reviews, Modest Box Office

Boasting a 75% Rotten Tomatoes rating coupled with an A- CinemaScore, the film’s appeal endures despite a quieter-than-expected box office debut.

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Ana de Armas as Eve in Ballerina
Norman Reedus as Pine in 'Ballerina'.

Overview

  • Inspired by a brief appearance in John Wick: Chapter 3, Ballerina stars Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a Ruska Roma ballerina-turned-assassin on a quest to avenge her father.
  • The film earned an estimated $10.7 million on opening day and about $25 million over its first three days, making it one of the franchise’s lower three-day debuts.
  • Critics awarded the spin-off a 75% Rotten Tomatoes score while audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore, reflecting strong word-of-mouth potential.
  • Gabriel Byrne’s Chancellor leads a cult-like community of assassins in the Austrian Alps, and Norman Reedus appears as Daniel Pine in a subplot that deepens franchise connections.
  • Studio executives and director Len Wiseman have signaled discussions for a follow-up, suggesting further adventures for Eve Macarro within the expanding John Wick universe.