US EditionBallerina Timeline Explained – How Does It Connect to John Wick?
- Ballerina, a John Wick franchise spin-off starring Ana de Armas, premiered in UK cinemas on June 6, 2025, expanding the established universe.
- The project originated when director Len Wiseman, who worked with stuntman Chad Stahelski in 2006, pitched Ballerina to Stahelski 13 years later, with Stahelski endorsing Wiseman's involvement.
- Ballerina is set mainly during the events of the third John Wick film and before the fourth installment, following Eve Macarro, a ballet dancer turned assassin, as she seeks vengeance against the Chancellor’s cult.
- While rumors suggested extensive reshoots, Wiseman clarified the film had only two weeks of additional photography due to limited budget and studio enthusiasm upon early viewing.
- Ballerina’s release reinforces the John Wick franchise’s growth with upcoming projects including a fifth film and a Donnie Yen-led spinoff, indicating ongoing franchise expansion.
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‘Ballerina’ Director Len Wiseman Talks Scrapped ‘John Wick 3’ Connections and the Truth About Additional Photography
The Ballerina filmmaker admits to feeling frustrated about the online narrative surrounding the film's lengthy delay and two weeks of reshoots.
How 'Ballerina' Fits Into the 'John Wick' Series
Warning: Spoilers ahead for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina Before you see From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, in theaters now, it’s worth catching up with the Keanu Reeves-led John Wick franchise. But for those who don’t have time to watch the nearly nine hours of the action series, which begins with the titular hitman going on a killing spree over the murder of his beloved dog, don’t worry. We’re here to help you understand Ballerin…
Ballerina timeline explained – how does it connect to John Wick?
New film Ballerina – or to use its rather long-winded full title, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina – is the fifth entry in the hit action franchise, arriving just over two years after John Wick: Chapter 4 ended in tragedy for the title character.It is also the first instalment not to be led by Keanu Reeves as the deadly hitman, with the main role instead going to Ana de Armas – who plays Eve Macarro, a ballerina assassin training in the wa…
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