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From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

John Wick · John Wick Universe

2025 125 min R
Critic8.0
Action Thriller Crime
Starz Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, ballerina assassin Eve Macarro seeks deadly vengeance against the perpetrators who murdered her family.
Story 7.8
Acting 8.5
Direction 8.0
Cinematography 8.3
Music 8.1
Pacing 8.0
Originality 7.6
Emotional Impact 7.9
Overall 8.0

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

8.0 /10

Ana de Armas Delivers

Ana de Armas proves her action heroine credentials with intense physical commitment and magnetic screen presence.

Seamless Franchise Integration

Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane provide strong supporting links to the overarching Continental lore.

Pros

  • Stunning performance and physical dedication from Ana de Armas
  • Classic John Wick-style high-octane stunt choreography
  • Fascinating deep dive into the Ruska Roma assassin network

Cons

  • Revenge plot follows familiar franchise tropes
  • High expectations set by previous main-line entries
Verdict Ana de Armas shines in an action-packed, stylish expansion of the John Wick universe filled with inventive combat choreography.

AI Review

A stylish, high-intensity revenge thriller blending balletic grace with lethal Gun-Fu choreography in the John Wick universe.

Ana de Armas shines in an action-packed, stylish expansion of the John Wick universe filled with inventive combat choreography.

A must-watch for action thriller enthusiasts and fans of the John Wick saga.

Awards

Saturn Awards

Best Action / Adventure Film · Nominated

Taurus World Stunt Awards

Best Fight Choreography · Won

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Development

Originally written as a spec script by Shay Hatten in 2017 before being incorporated into the John Wick franchise universe.

Principal photography

Filmed between November 2022 and February 2023 in Prague and Austria, with supplemental action shoots in early 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 following extensive stunt coordination and audio design.

Saturn Awards

Best Action / Adventure Film Nominated

Taurus World Stunt Awards

Best Fight Choreography Won

Production

Development

Originally written as a spec script by Shay Hatten in 2017 before being incorporated into the John Wick franchise universe.

Principal photography

Filmed between November 2022 and February 2023 in Prague and Austria, with supplemental action shoots in early 2024.

Post-production

Completed in early 2025 following extensive stunt coordination and audio design.

Streaming

Starz Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Ana de Armas Eve Macarro
Keanu Reeves Jardani Jovonovich / John Wick
Ian McShane Winston Scott
Anjelica Huston The Director
Gabriel Byrne The Chancellor
Lance Reddick Charon
Norman Reedus Daniel Pine
Catalina Sandino Moreno Lena
David Castañeda Javier Macarro
Sharon Duncan-Brewster Nogi

Characters

Eve Macarro Ana de Armas
Jardani Jovonovich / John Wick Keanu Reeves
Winston Scott Ian McShane
The Director Anjelica Huston
The Chancellor Gabriel Byrne
Charon Lance Reddick
Daniel Pine Norman Reedus
Lena Catalina Sandino Moreno
Javier Macarro David Castañeda
Nogi Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Crew

Len Wiseman Director
Shay Hatten Screenwriter
Derek Kolstad Based on Characters Created By
Basil Iwanyk Producer
Erica Lee Producer
Chad Stahelski Producer
Tyler Bates Composer
Joel J. Richard Composer
Romain Lacourbas Cinematographer

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Ruska Roma Overture — Tyler Bates & Joel J. Richard
  2. Eve's Vengeance — Tyler Bates & Joel J. Richard
  3. Glass & Gunpowder Ballet — Tyler Bates & Joel J. Richard

Trivia

  • Marks the final posthumous screen appearance of Lance Reddick as Charon following his passing in March 2023.
  • Ana de Armas underwent months of rigorous martial arts and combat training to perform the majority of her own physical stunts.
  • Franchise director Chad Stahelski supervised additional action sequence filming in early 2024 to elevate the stunt set-pieces to core John Wick standards.

Quotes

"I don't just want to survive. I want to end them."

"Welcome to the Ruska Roma, child."

Goofs

  • During the Prague alley gunfight, the snow accumulation on Eve's shoulder fluctuates between shots.

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