Ballerina

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Ballerina

R

Released Jun 6

2h 5m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

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Critics Consensus

Equipping a steely Ana de Armas with creatively brutal action choreography and a pleasingly kooky origin story, Ballerina pirouettes gracefully onto the Wickverse's centerstage.

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Audience Says

Ana de Armas is a lethal and graceful action hero in Ballerina, a stellar pivot from the John Wick franchise that stylishly delivers a new violent dance with death.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Ballerina is a mixed bag, one that takes far too much time to get going. But when it does, this latest foray into the insane world of the High Table has plenty to offer.

Rated: 2.5/4

Jun 14, 2025

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Bob Mondello

NPR

The unwieldy title's a clue to an unwieldy structure, but director Len Wiseman provides mayhem enough to keep fans occupied until John Wick 5 arrives.

Jun 12, 2025

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This movie is more or less two hours of Eve killing people. The plot is full of holes and the only good lines in the script come when John Wick reappears.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 12, 2025

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

This playing within the lines of what audiences have seen before and expounding on them goes a long way in making "Ballerina" its own thing.

Rated: 3.5/5

Sep 24, 2025

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Stephen Garrett

Book & Film Globe

The best part about watching Eve in face-off after face-off is the messiness.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 26, 2025

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Marta Medina

mundoCine

Ballerina is an entertaining –though clearly minor– addition to the lucrative John Wick universe. [Full Review in Spanish]

Rated: 3/5

Aug 22, 2025

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Andy G

I loved this movie. It felt like a natural extension of the John Wick universe, and Ana de Armas was the absolutely perfect choice for this role. I would have liked a bit more Norman Reedus than we got though. I really hope they decide to do more with her character, even if it's just including her in John Wick 5 or something. I was especially surprised to see so much Lance Reddick considering he died before even the last movie came out!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/25/25

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jeanna i

I hated this movie!! Boring! The story was all about stunts. They fight through the whole movie. Everything in it was like a cartoon, none of it could really happen. It was all unbelievable. No character development! Again, boring and frustrating to watch. I suffered through it. If you like watching stuntmen and stunt women do a bunch of tricks and never never die and get hurt , then this movie is for you . Don't waste your money !!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

09/20/25

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Lauren

perfect cameo as well😌

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/06/25

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Brian

it wasn't up to the john wick standard but it was good

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/27/25

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Paul

The best action movie of 2025, wall-to-wall.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/25/25

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Eduardo Sanchez

It was okay but i definitely perfer my guy John wick though. But Ana de armas did a great job just some parts were cringe but damn she’s beautiful lol.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/15/25

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Synopsis

Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, the film follows Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas) who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.

Director: Len Wiseman
Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski
Screenwriter: Shay Hatten, Emerald Fennell, Shay Hatten
Distributor: Lionsgate
Production Co: Thunder Road Film, Summit Entertainment, 87eleven Entertainment, Lionsgate
Rating: R (Strong Violence Throughout|Language)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 6, 2025, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2025
Box Office (Gross USA): $58.0M
Runtime: 2h 5m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1