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🎬 Ballerina (2025) – A Vengeful Dance in the John Wick Universe

 

🎥 Overview

  • Director: Len Wiseman

  • Screenwriter: Shay Hatten

  • Genre: Action, Thriller

  • Runtime: 125 minutes

  • Language: English

  • Release Date: June 6, 2025

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

  • Distributor: Lionsgate (Wikipedia)


👥 Cast

  • Ana de Armas as Rooney, a trained assassin seeking vengeance for her family's murder

  • Gabriel Byrne as a mysterious figure from Rooney's past

  • Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, Lance Reddick (in his final screen appearance), Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick (Wikipedia)


🧩 Plot Summary

Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina follows Rooney, a young assassin trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. After her family is brutally murdered, Rooney embarks on a relentless quest for revenge, navigating a perilous world of assassins and uncovering dark secrets about her past. (Wikipedia)


🎬 Production Highlights

  • Cinematography: Romain Lacourbas

  • Music: Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard

  • Editing: Jason Ballantine

  • Notable: Chad Stahelski, director of the main John Wick series, served as a producer and oversaw major reshoots, ensuring continuity within the franchise. (Wikipedia)


🏆 Reception & Anticipation

Ballerina is highly anticipated by fans of the John Wick franchise, eager to explore a new facet of its universe. The film promises intense action sequences, a compelling storyline, and a deeper dive into the lore of the assassin underworld. (Wikipedia)


🔚 Conclusion

Ballerina expands the John Wick universe by introducing a formidable new protagonist in Rooney. With Ana de Armas delivering a powerful performance and the film's commitment to high-octane action and intricate world-building, Ballerina is poised to be a standout addition to the franchise.


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