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John Wick Spin-Off Ballerina Underperforms With $25M U.S. Debut

Lionsgate expects the $90 million action thriller to turn a profit based on pre-sold international rights.

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Overview

  • Ballerina opened to an estimated $25 million domestically, falling short of industry projections.
  • Disney’s Lilo & Stitch led for a third consecutive weekend with $32.5 million, playing in about 4,185 venues compared to Ballerina’s roughly 3,409.
  • The spin-off has grossed about $51 million worldwide through a combination of box office and pre-sold overseas rights.
  • The spin-off’s softer-than-expected start may cloud prospects for a direct Ballerina sequel.
  • Lionsgate continues to expand the John Wick universe with development on Chapter 5, a video game, an animated prequel and Donnie Yen’s blind assassin spin-off.