Although John Wick won’t possibly return to the franchise after John Wick: Chapter 4, the action hasn’t.
The upcoming John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, is set to hit theaters on June 6, 2025. The movie takes place before John Wick: Chapter 4, meaning the legendary hitman, played by Keanu Reeves, will be appearing on the big screen. Viewers can expect intense fight scenes as well as some familiar faces like the Director, played by Anjelica Huston, Winston, played by Ian McShane, and Charon, played by the late Lance Reddick.
The first trailer introduced de Armas’ character, Eve Macarro, and new characters played by Norman Reedus and Gabriel Byrne. It also teased some high action scenes, featuring flamethrowers and ice skates, to name a few, as weapons. The newest trailer gives fans a closer look at the upcoming movie. In a word, it puts an emphasis on how it’s connected to the John Wick saga.
Even though John Wick is no longer alive in the main storyline, Ballerina allows Keanu Reeves to reprise his role. The trailer suggests that he’s been assigned to take down Eve. While the footage makes it seem like Reeves plays a huge part in the movie, there’s a good chance his role isn’t. Ballerina is about a ballerina-turned-assassin who tries to get revenge for her father’s murder by honing her skills within the assassin traditions of Ruska Roma.