Just when you thought the summer blockbuster season couldn’t get any more action-packed, The Asylum returns with another genre-savvy spectacle — and this time, she’s armed, elegant, and out for revenge.
Enter Ballerina Assassin, a fierce new action-adventure film that blends espionage, betrayal, and balletic brutality into one adrenaline-laced ride. Hitting select U.S. theaters tomorrow Friday, May 30th, 2025, this stylish indie thriller offers a sharp, low-budget counterpunch to the much-anticipated John Wick spin-off, Ballerina — which debuts just a week later. And in classic Asylum fashion, it’s not here to tiptoe around the action.
Plot? Grace, Guns & Grudge Missions
Directed by Michael Su and written by Jacob David Smith, Ballerina Assassin follows an elite female assassin played by rising star Preet Kaur, whose covert spy network is decimated in a brutal act of betrayal. Left with nothing but her training, instincts, and a growing hit list, she launches a relentless campaign to destroy the shadowy syndicate responsible.
“After a devastating betrayal wipes out her entire spy network, an elite female assassin embarks on a relentless mission to dismantle the syndicate responsible… As she hunts down their top killers one by one, she becomes the ultimate target, forced to outsmart and outgun those who want her dead before they erase her for good” the official synopsis reads.
Also starring Dominic Keating and G. Anthony Joseph, the film promises pulse-pounding action, femme-fatale intrigue, and the kind of rough-edged charm that The Asylum has built a cult following around.
From The Studio That Brought You… Everything Slightly Familiar
The Asylum is no stranger to cinematic shadowplay. Known for its savvy, quick-turnaround mockbusters, the studio has made a name for itself riffing on Hollywood’s biggest IPs — from Atlantic Rim to Transmorphers — with a wink and a low-budget bang. But with Ballerina Assassin, there’s a refreshing new edge.
While Ballerina, the big-budget Lionsgate film starring Ana de Armas, Ian McShane, Keanu Reeves, and more, may come with glitz and franchise fanfare when it debuts on June 6th, Ballerina Assassin offers gritty storytelling, grindhouse action, and an unfiltered revenge arc that’s tailor-made for fans of rogue female-led thrillers.
Limited Theatrical Release — Here’s Where To Catch It
In a rare move for The Asylum, Ballerina Assassin is getting select theatrical showings across the U.S., offering fans a chance to experience the action on the big screen before it hits digital platforms.
Catch it at the following theaters starting May 30th:
- Laemmle Town Center – Encino, California
- Aurora Cineplex – Roswell, Georgia
- Film Noir Cinema – Brooklyn, New York
- Hickory Ridge Cinemas – Brunswick, Ohio
- Trylon Cinema – Minneapolis, Minnesota
Whether you’re in it for the body count, the brutal choreography, or the popcorn-ready plot twists, Ballerina Assassin is a must-watch for anyone who loves unapologetic action with a rebellious streak. If John Wick: Ballerina is the polished pirouette of a trained killer, Ballerina Assassin is the street fight behind the curtain. Graceful and gritty. The Asylum’s latest is here to kill… and thrill.
Ballerina Assassin hits select theaters May 30. Don’t miss your shot!