Get ready, action lovers! From the World of John Wick: Ballerina may not have a post-credits scene, but that doesn’t mean Ana de Armas’ deadly ballerina assassin is done yet. Opening this Friday in over 3,400 North American theaters, Ballerina is the John Wick universe’s first spinoff, stepping into the spotlight after the blockbuster success of the original four films.
Directed by Len Wiseman, the story unfolds during John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, following Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) as she trains under the ruthless Ruska Roma assassin clan. Fans of the franchise will be thrilled to see Keanu Reeves reprise his iconic role as John Wick, alongside Ian McShane (Winston), Anjelica Huston (The Director), and the late Lance Reddick (Charon). The film also introduces fresh faces like Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus.
Spoiler Alert: Eve’s quest for revenge kicks off after the tragic assassination of her father, Javier, by her grandfather, The Chancellor. Eve’s journey from vulnerable orphan to lethal assassin is intense, with training at the Ruska Roma’s secret theater and a dramatic showdown that sets her on the run from her own deadly family. The open-ended finale leaves one burning question: what’s next for Eve?
Here’s the exciting part: even without a post-credits teaser, Ballerina makes it crystal clear there’s more to come. Lionsgate, the studio behind the John Wick franchise, is watching closely as Ballerina’s box office projections look promising—expected to open between $28 million and $40 million in its first weekend on a $90 million budget.
So, what’s the sequel game plan? Since Ballerina runs parallel to John Wick 3, there’s room for more prequel stories or a direct follow-up. But with Lionsgate juggling multiple John Wick projects—including an animated series and a film starring Donnie Yen’s Caine—Ana de Armas’ assassin will likely return alongside Keanu Reeves in John Wick 5, already announced at CinemaCon 2025.
Eve and John Wick share that same lethal edge, so a crossover sequel feels like a perfect fit. Whether she headlines her own sequel or teams up with Wick, Ana de Armas is definitely not exiting the John Wick universe anytime soon.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina hits theaters this Friday—grab your popcorn and prepare for the next chapter of assassin action!
