Summary
A new clip fromBallerinaoffers an exciting glimpse into the action-packed world of theJohn Wickuniverse, setting up high expectations for fans.
In 2014, Lionsgate made a massive impact worldwide with the release of its firstJohn Wickfilm, captivating audiences and redefining action cinema. The film defied all the expectations and turned out to be a gigantic hit. Without any guesses, the production company capitalized on it and turned it into a franchise that has already grossed over $1 billion at the global box office. As fans yearned for more John Wick, the production company decided to expand the universe in an extraordinary way and came forward with the movie Ballerina, which stars Ana de Armas in the leading role and promises to take the franchise to a whole new level. Recently, the movie shared a small action-packed clip from the movie that makes it clear that the film is surely going to be a ride filled with several enthralling action sequences.
The clip,shared by the official X (formerly known as Twitter) handle ofBallerina, sees theNo Time To Dieactor wreaking havoc and killing goons in the most brutal possible way. Just like Keanu Reeves' John Wick, the assassin-in-training Eve Macarro can be seen using her gun and the iconic Ballerina snow skates as weapons. The 15-second clip is more than enough to make fans realize that the aforementioned film series won’t compromise on the standard that has been set by the earlier movies. The clip comes almost a week after a report revealed that director Chad Stahelski had to step in and reshoot certain scenes to make the film look good. However, the production giant clarified that the report shared by The Wrap didn’t include all the facts.
The studio revealed thatLen Wiseman directed the extra shoots, with Chad Stahelski contributing to the action design in new scenes to amplify the film’s action sequences. During production, Wiseman experienced a serious health issue that required brief hospitalization, during which Stahelski stepped in to oversee the additional photography. Although the reports ofBallerinabeing a let-down turned out to be false, the movie still has big shoes to fill. The recent releases by Lionsgate, includingMegalopolisandBorderlands, turned out to be big failures at the box office, causing the production giant to lose a lot of money. As a result, Ballerina becomes really important for them and they would want the film to succeed in all areas. Plus,John Wickmovies have set a benchmark in how action movies should be madeand if Ballerina doesn’t follow in the same footsteps, it could turn out to be another disaster for Lionsgate. However, Stahelski assisting the maker and his team could surely make a difference. Moreover, by focusing on a new character with her own story of vengeance, the film can attract a broader audience while retaining the gritty charm of the original series, creating a high-impact addition to the franchise.
It would be interesting to see ifBallerinahas the same level of impactas the firstJohn Wickmovie in 2014. If yes, Lionsgate would have another successful franchise in its hands.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerinais scheduled to release in theaters in June 2025.
