Ballerina: A John Wick Story

Ballerina: A John Wick Story

🎬 Film Information

  • Title: Ballerina (marketed as From the World of John Wick: Ballerina)

  • Genre: Action, Thriller

  • Director: Len Wiseman

  • Screenwriter: Shay Hatten

  • Producers: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski

  • Cinematography: Romain Lacourbas

  • Music: Tyler Bates, Joel J. Richard

  • Production Companies: Summit Entertainment, Thunder Road Films, 87North Productions

     
  • Distributor: Lionsgate

  • Runtime: 125 minutes

  • Language: English

  • Budget: $80–90 million

  • Release Date: June 6, 2025 

🌟 Main Characters

  • Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas): A ballerina-assassin trained by the Ruska Roma, seeking vengeance for her father's death.

  • John Wick (Keanu Reeves): The legendary assassin who appears in a supporting role, offering guidance to Eve.

  • Winston Scott (Ian McShane): The enigmatic owner of the Continental Hotel.

  • Charon (Lance Reddick): The concierge of the Continental Hotel; this marks Reddick's final on-screen appearance.

  • The Director (Anjelica Huston): Head of the Ruska Roma, responsible for training assassins.

  • Daniel Pine (Norman Reedus): A mysterious figure whose role intertwines with Eve's journey.

  • The Chancellor (Gabriel Byrne): The main antagonist leading a town against Eve. 

📝 Plot Summary

Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, Ballerina follows Eve Macarro, a young assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. After her father's murder, Eve embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance, navigating a perilous world of betrayal and violence. Along the way, she encounters John Wick, who provides guidance as she confronts formidable adversaries and uncovers deeper conspiracies within the assassin underworld.