Ana de Armas will soon star in theJohn Wickspin-off movie,Ballerina, but the stakes for the film’s success have just been raised. John Wick has grown to become a tremendously successful franchise that revolves around Keanu Reeves' titular character. However, the world that the movies has introduced is equally worth exploring, and with spin-off shows likeThe Continental, the world of assassins and the High Table has been opened up beyond Wick.
Now, the franchise is set to release its first theatrical spin-off in the shape ofBallerina. The movie will star Ana de Armas as anotherassassin who has some associations with John Wick, and will take place between the third and fourth movies of the mainline series. However, withupdates about the status ofJohn Wick 5,Ballerinahas now become even more important, as there is no clear answer about when or if the character of Wick will be returning anytime soon.
John Wick 5 Not Filming In 2025 Makes Keanu Reeves’ Return In Ballerina More Exciting
John Wick Could Be Gone For Good
Recently, there were prominentrumors about the filming ofJohn Wick 5beginning in 2025. However, this has since been debunked. As a result, this means thatBallerinais currently the only project that is confirmed to feature Wick in the near future and hisapparent death at the end ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4could well be the last time the character stars in his own film. Of course, this is a shame since the character was so well liked, but at leastBallerinacan serve as a send-off.
Ballerina: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know About The John Wick Spinoff
Following the outstanding success of the first four John Wick films, the ever-popular action franchise is getting a spinoff in the form of Ballerina.
There is still hope for John Wick to return, and his death was not necessarily confirmed inChapter 4. But, with no confirmation about a future film, or any start date in sight, it makesBallerinaan extremely important entry in the seriesbeyond just a spin-off about a new character who audiences may or may not form a connection to. And even if Wick does return in a future film,Ballerinaplays an important role in bridging the gap between any dedicated films starring the hero.
Keanu Reeves Appearing In Ballerina Now Has A Different Meaning Amidst Uncertain John Wick 5 Return
John Wick Could Change Everything In Ballerina
In addition to simply acting as a bridge and giving audiences their fill of John Wick action,Ballerina’srole within the franchise has become significantlymore important because of Wick’s uncertain future. With the movie being set earlier in the series, specifically between two chapters, it could change the course of the franchise. Rooney (Armas), the ballerina-assassin, hunts down the people who are responsible for killing her family, and somehow, her story links up with Wick’s.
Considering their connected missions, and their shared line of work,Wick could entrust Rooney with continuing his missionin the case of his death. He can aid her in her quest for revenge, but it’s likely that this will lead to the characters having a deeper connection and pursuing similar goals. This could add context that redefines moments inChapter 4, and it could set up the story for what comes next in the franchise.Ballerinacould even reveal a way that Wick survives the events of the fourth movie, and fakes his death.
Keanu Reeves Returning As John Wick Isn’t The Most Exciting Thing About Ballerina
Ballerina Is Still Exciting Independent Of John Wick
However,Keanu Reeves appearing inBallerinais just one element of the story. The genius thing about this franchise is its ability to create compelling, action-packed, and exciting stories even about seemingly small details. The first movie sees Wick embark on his mission for revenge after losing his pet dog. Thisdoesn’t necessarily make for the strongest plot of a film on its own, but thanks to the incredibly talented creatives, it became something so much more than the sum of its parts.
Ana de Armas' John Wick Spinoff Is Her Best Chance To End An Unfortunate Rotten Tomatoes Streak
Ana de Armas has had a string of bad luck with recent movies, but Ballerina will hopefully be a turning point putting the actress back on top.
Likewise, Ballerina has the opportunity to highlight new parts of this criminal underworld, and an exciting new character who has only been briefly glimpsed up to this point. Ana de Armas is a very talented action star and actress in general. With her leading the story, the ballerina-assassin has huge potential to be a thriving part of the franchise that could lead to several more chapters of her own. As a result,Ballerinahas a lot to be excited about, with Keanu Reeves' return being a fun, but ultimately not essential, part of the story.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Cast
Ballerina follows Eve Macarro during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, as she undergoes rigorous training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. The film expands on the John Wick universe, charting Eve’s initiation into the clandestine world of professional assassins.
