92% RT Rated Action Thriller Spin-off Led by “Lethal” New Hero Refuses to Back Down on Streaming

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The John Wick universe is growing, and while Keanu Reeves’ films as Baba Yaga have consistently drawn large audiences over four movies, the first spin-off film didn’t perform as well in theaters. However, the new addition to the franchise has been a success on streaming platforms.

Ana de Armas, known for her roles in *No Time to Die* and *Knives Out*, will star in *Ballerina* (also known as *From the World of John Wick: Ballerina*). She plays a young, inexperienced killer seeking revenge for her father’s death. The film takes place between the events of *John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum* and *John Wick: Chapter 4*, and expands the universe of the *John Wick* franchise, offering a deeper look into the world of assassins.

I really enjoyed *Ballerina*, and critics seemed to agree, giving it a pretty good score. But honestly, the reaction from regular moviegoers like me was even stronger! It scored incredibly high on Popcornmeter. It’s a shame that didn’t translate into huge box office numbers – it made around $137 million worldwide with a $90 million budget. While the theatrical run wasn’t a massive success, *Ballerina* has become a huge hit on streaming! It quickly jumped to the top spot and stayed there for weeks, which is fantastic to see.

Is ‘Ballerina 2’ Going to Happen?


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Len Wiseman, the director known for action movies like the *Underworld* series, *Total Recall*, and *Die Hard 4*, helms *From the World of John Wick: Ballerina*. He co-wrote the script with Shay Hatten and Emerald Fennell. The film features a cameo by Keanu Reeves as John Wick, and brings back Ian McShane and Anjelica Huston in their familiar roles. Sadly, *Ballerina* also marks the final appearance of Lance Reddick, who returns as Charon. The cast also includes Gabriel Byrne (*The Usual Suspects, Hereditary*), Norman Reedus (*The Walking Dead*), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (*Dune*), and Catalina Sandino Moreno (*From, Maria Full of Grace*). Here’s a look at the official summary of the plot…

Ballerina is set during the same time as the movie John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. The film centers on Eve Macarro (played by Ana de Armas) as she starts her training to become an assassin within the Ruska Roma community.

The recent movie *Ballerina* didn’t perform well in theaters, but its performance on streaming services will now be considered when deciding whether to make a sequel. Interestingly, the first film hints at a continuation, and director Len Wiseman has shared some potential plot points. He’s indicated the story would explore Ana de Armas’ character discovering her past is a fabrication, and finally understanding her father’s actions and her true origins. She’s come to a realization: ‘I made a choice. I have the answers I needed, but this world has consequences.’

The film *Ballerina*, part of the *John Wick* universe, is just the beginning of a growing number of spin-offs. More are planned, including an anime series, a show called *Under The High Table*, and a movie focusing on Donnie Yen’s popular character, Caine. Plus, a fifth *John Wick* movie is now in development as well.

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2025-10-17 21:03