Ana de Armas stars as Eve Macarro in Ballerina, the hotly anticipated John Wick universe spin‑off hitting theaters on June 6, 2025. Directed by Len Wiseman, the film is positioned as a parallel prequel, occurring between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4. Eve, raised by the Ruska Roma assassin syndicate, harbors aspirations of becoming a ballet dancer—until witnessing her father’s murder, which plunges her onto a path of vengeance.

The cast includes franchise veterans Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick in a supporting capacity, along with familiar faces like Anjelica Huston, Norman Reedus, Choi Soo‑young, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Ian McShane, and Lance Reddick. Despite flashy weaponry and stylized violence, critics note the narrative is less textured than its predecessors; action-packed sequences sometimes overshadow deeper character development.

De Armas, best known for her Oscar‑nominated performance in Blonde, transforms into an action heroine, blending physical grace with emotional grit. Her journey—from overcoming childhood asthma and immigrant struggles to leading a major summer blockbuster—has been praised by director Len Wiseman and producer Chad Stahelski. The film is projected to open with around $35–40 million this weekend.

While reception is mixed—with praise for de Armas’s striking presence and franchise lore, tempered by criticism of its thin plot—Ballerina is poised to expand the Wick‑verse, offering fans a stylish blend of ballet, bullets, and bittersweet revenge.