Ballerina, directed by Len Wiseman, is the highly anticipated spin-off in the John Wick universe. Starring Ana de Armas as a lethal assassin seeking vengeance, this action-packed film offers a fresh perspective on the world of shadowy assassins and high-stakes retribution while maintaining the intense, choreographed action the franchise is known for.
The story follows Rooney (Ana de Armas), a trained ballerina who is also an elite assassin, honed by the ruthless organization glimpsed in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. After her family is brutally murdered by a rival faction, Rooney sets out on a blood-soaked mission to uncover the truth and exact her revenge.
Her journey takes her deep into the underworld of assassins, crossing paths with familiar faces from the John Wick universe, including Winston (Ian McShane), Charon (the late Lance Reddick in one of his final performances), and even John Wick himself (Keanu Reeves in a cameo appearance). As Rooney waltzes between elegance and brutality, she discovers a conspiracy that threatens not only her but also the delicate balance of power within the assassin world.
