The John Wick universe expands once again—this time with a vengeance. The newly released trailer for Ballerina (2025) offers a first look at Ana de Armas as Rooney, a deadly assassin trained in the same ruthless world that shaped John Wick himself. Directed by Len Wiseman and produced by John Wick creator Chad Stahelski, Ballerina promises to blend balletic grace with brutal action.
Set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, the trailer opens with haunting visuals of a mysterious ballet academy—revealed to be a front for assassin training. Rooney, grieving the murder of her family, steps back into the shadows to hunt the men responsible. The trailer teases explosive action, intense gun-fu choreography, and stunning set pieces that fans of the franchise have come to expect.
Ana de Armas commands the screen with a blend of vulnerability and lethal poise, while Keanu Reeves makes a brooding appearance as the legendary John Wick, seemingly offering guidance—and perhaps warning.
The cast also includes Anjelica Huston reprising her role as The Director, and Ian McShane returning as Winston. The stakes are high, and the body count looks even higher.
With adrenaline-pumping visuals and emotional weight, Ballerina isn’t just a spin-off—it’s a full-force evolution of the John Wick mythos. As Rooney carves her path through a world of blood and betrayal, fans can expect a cinematic spectacle when the film hits theaters in summer 2025.
