Ana de Armas stuns in the debut trailer of 'Ballerina,' the thrilling spin-off from the iconic Keanu Reeves' 'John Wick' universe. Portraying a graceful ballerina transformed into a deadly assassin, De Armas leads the charge in this highly anticipated film, officially titled 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina.' This adrenaline-fueled endeavor has traversed a winding path to the big screen, initially filming in 2022 with a June 2024 release date in sight. However, Lionsgate pulled out all the stops, pushing the premiere back a year to June 6, 2025, to allow 'John Wick' maestro Chad Stahelski to collaborate with director Len Wiseman on reinvigorating the action sequences, filmed this very year.
'Wick' stands as Lionsgate's crowning achievement, a franchise that has solidified its status as a cinematic juggernaut, spearheaded by Keanu Reeves across four adrenaline-pumping installments since 2014. Reeves makes a cameo appearance in 'Ballerina,' which expertly weaves itself into the intricate narrative tapestry between the third and fourth chapters of the 'Wick' saga.
The star-studded cast further elevates the film, with Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, the late, lamented Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, and Ian McShane gracing the silver screen. Riding high on the success of 'John Wick: Chapter 4,' which amassed a staggering $440 million globally in 2023, the franchise shows no signs of slowing down, with whispers of 'John Wick 5' echoing on the horizon. Penned by the same scribe behind 'John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum,' Shay Hatten, the latest installment promises to be another heart-pounding chapter in the legendary tale.
