Ballerina

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Ballerina

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2025

2h 5m

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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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Adam Nayman

Sight & Sound

Nov 4

Ideally, Ballerina would vibrate with a sense of urgency, but the prevailing vibe is closer to obligation.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Oct 8

The top-drawer Wick films work because they fully acknowledge their own absurdity and lean into the cartoonish qualities of the characters. Ballerina, however, takes itself dispiritingly seriously.

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Sara Michelle Fetters

MovieFreak.com

Jun 14

2.5/4

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.

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Víctor López G.

Espinof

Jan 20

Even as the weakest of the five big-screen entries released to date, it proves that the John Wick saga still has plenty of gunpowder — and punches — left in the chamber.

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

Oct 8

The film delivers all the high-quality, shiny fight sequences fans expect from the franchise — but it forgets to make sure audiences care about its lethal protagonist, so they engage with more than just the cool choreography.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Oct 5

2.5/4

As an action film, Ballerina mostly gets the job done. As part of the John Wick world, though, it feels rather inconsequential.

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Ray

Jan 3

Best movie 2025! Stayed entertained from start to finish.

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Hiland

Nov 11

Certified American classic 🇺🇸

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Samuel

Oct 30

If I had to choose either or to watch it at home or on the big screen, I probably like to watch it at home but nonetheless it was still a pretty good movie. The star line was kinda OK but I will watch it again but this time at home.

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William P

Oct 27

John Wick PG-13. Guess we had to tone it down for the female crowd.

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Andy G

Sep 25

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!

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jeanna i

Sep 20

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 !!

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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