Ballerina (2025)
Film · Action, Thriller, Crime
Stream itif you enjoy the high-gloss, ultra-violent choreography and world-building of the John Wick universe.
A high-octane expansion of the John Wick universe that prioritizes stylized violence and intricate choreography. It is built for adrenaline junkies who want to see a relentless, visually sharp revenge story.
What it is about
Taking place during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro begins her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.
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What Ballerina is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
Watching this is a sensory assault of neon lighting, crisp foley work, and relentless movement. The pace is punishing, transitioning rapidly between moments of intense, disciplined training and chaotic outbursts of stylised combat. It maintains a cold, professional intensity that mirrors the clockwork efficiency of its central assassin culture, ensuring the action feels both expansive and claustrophobically personal.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
This is tailor-made for those who appreciate the 'gun-fu' subgenre and the specific lore of the Continental. Fans of physical storytelling through stunt-work will find much to admire here. However, those who find the repetitive nature of long-form action sequences exhausting or the lack of traditional character development frustrating should steer clear. The caveat is that the film relies heavily on your existing investment in its parent franchise's mythology.
The right evening for it
It suits a high-energy evening where you want to switch off your analytical brain and succumb to pure spectacle. It is perfect for a loud home cinema setup that can handle the booming sound design and vibrant colour palette.
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How Ballerina leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel physically buzzed and perhaps a bit battered, left with the lingering, cold satisfaction of a meticulously executed revenge plan and a thirst for more world-building.
How Ballerina ends
Spoilers. The whole ending, in a few lines. Nothing shows until you ask and then confirm.
After John Wick provides Eve with a window of opportunity to complete her revenge, she battles through the remaining Cultists while John supports her from a distance. Eve eventually corners the Chancellor as he attempts to flee with Ella. Although the Chancellor tries to reason with her, Eve kills him and rescues the girl. Following the Chancellor's death, John informs the Director of the result and departs, while Ella is reunited with a recovering Pine at the Prague Continental.
The film ends with Eve seeking refuge at the New York Continental, having officially left the Ruska Roma. Winston warns her that surviving Cultists will pursue her for her actions. While watching her friend Tatiana perform in a production of Swan Lake, Eve discovers that a 5 million dollar bounty has been placed on her head. As other audience members receive the same notification, Eve is forced to leave the theatre, leaving her future as a targeted assassin open.
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Ballerina soundtrack
Music by Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard
Questions people ask
- Is Ballerina an epic film?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Epic. A high-octane expansion of the John Wick universe that prioritizes stylized violence and intricate choreography. It is built for adrenaline junkies who want to see a relentless, visually sharp revenge story.
- How long is Ballerina?
- Ballerina runs 125 min and was released in 2025.
- Where can I watch Ballerina in Australia?
- In Australia, Ballerina is included with Prime Video (all plans).
- Where can I watch Ballerina in the UK?
- In the UK, Ballerina is included with Prime Video (all plans).
- Who composed the music for Ballerina?
- The music for Ballerina is by Tyler Bates and Joel J. Richard.
- Is Ballerina worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy the high-gloss, ultra-violent choreography and world-building of the John Wick universe. IMDb users rate it 6.8 out of 10 from 148,470 votes, Metacritic 59 and TMDB users 7.3.
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