Ballerina is an upcoming American action thriller film directed by Len Wiseman. The screenplay is crafted by Shay Hatten and Emerald Fennell, based on a story by Hatten.

The film is set within the same universe as the John Wick series, offering a fresh perspective on the dark and dangerous world of assassins. Ballerina follows the story of Rooney, a young woman who is trained as an assassin at a secretive ballet academy. Seeking vengeance for the murder of her family, Rooney navigates a perilous underworld, where every move could be her last.

With intense action sequences, a strong female lead, and a storyline that delves deep into the shadows of the assassin’s world, Ballerina promises to be a gripping addition to the John Wick universe, blending elegance and brutality in a way that only this franchise can.

Ballerina is an upcoming American action thriller directed by Len Wiseman, with a screenplay by Shay Hatten and Emerald Fennell, based on a story by Hatten. As the first spin-off of the John Wick franchise, the film is set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023).

The film stars Ana de Armas as Rooney, a ballerina-assassin on a quest for vengeance against those who murdered her family. Rooney’s journey takes her deep into the treacherous underworld of assassins, where she confronts formidable enemies and uncovers dark secrets. The cast also includes Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Lance Reddick, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, and Keanu Reeves, adding to the film’s connection with the larger John Wick universe.

With its unique blend of graceful ballet and intense action, Ballerina is poised to expand the John Wick franchise while offering a new, compelling narrative centered on a determined and lethal protagonist.