5 Facts About John Wick Presents: Ballerina (2025): Everything You Must Know

John Wick Presents: Ballerina is a spin-off to John Wick and the fifth film in the popular franchise featuring an all-star cast that will make you want to head to a cinema.

Offering a new protagonist seeking vengeance, it will dive deeper into John Wick’s criminal underworld, with many familiar faces making an appearance.

The long-awaited film has been in development for many years, as Shay Hatten penned the spec script in 2017, leading to his writing contribution to John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019).

After many years of waiting, fans will finally get to watch the neo-noir action thriller in June 2025.

Here’s everything you need to know about John Wick Presents: Ballerina, including its release date, cast, and plot.

What’s John Wick Presents: Ballerina’s Release Date?

John Wick Presents: Ballerina is scheduled for a theatrical release on Friday, June 26, 2025. It was originally expected to arrive in cinemas in June 2024, but the release was delayed by Lionsgate due to a need to shoot extra action scenes.

When the flick does arrive on the silver screen, it will face stiff competition from blockbuster films, such as Superman: Legacy, a new Jurassic World, a live-action How to Train Your Dragon, and The Fantastic Four.

Who is the John Wick Presents: Ballerina Cast?

After impressing in Blade Runner 2049 (2017), Knives Out (2019), and No Time to Die (2021), Ana de Armas was cast in the lead role of Rooney, who is a ballerina seeking revenge.

Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as John Wick in the flick. Joining him on screen is The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus in an undisclosed role, and Academy Award winner Anjelica Houston as The Director.

Gabriel Byrne will take on the role of the film’s antagonist, and Ian McShane will return as Winston Scott, John Wick’s friend and owner of the Continental Hotel.

Also, Ballerina is Lance Reddick’s final on-screen appearance due to his passing in 2023 and will be his final appearance as Charon after appearing in the franchise since 2014.

Many other actors are set to star in the film, such as Catalina Sandino Moreno, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and David Castañeda.

What’s the Ballerina Premise?

John Wick Presents: Ballerina will reportedly take place between events in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. It will follow Rooney, a ballerina assassin, tracking down the people who murdered her family.

Ian McShane has confirmed that Rooney will be under the protection of Charon and Winston at the New York Continental Hotel.

Who Wrote and Directed the Film?

Len Wiseman, best known for the Underworld series, was hired to direct John Wicks Presents: Ballerina in 2019.

Shay Hatten wrote the screenplay. He is best known for writing John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), John Wick: Chapter 4, Rebel Moon (2023), and Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver (2024).

The Official Trailer for John Wick Presents: Ballerina?

There currently isn’t an official trailer of John Wick Presents: Ballerina to watch. Check back soon for an update.