The first trailer for Ballerina lands us squarely in the stylish, deadly world of John Wick, introducing us to Eve Macarro—a Ruska Roma ballerina turned lethal assassin. The trailer opens with a haunting image: a young Eve stands in a blood-streaked corridor, clutching a spinning ballerina figurine that symbolizes the shattering of her childhood and innocence . This moment establishes how the Russo Roma haven serves not only as a dance school, but also as a fierce training ground. Under the imposing tutelage of Nogi—“To stop the assassin, you must become the assassin. You will always be weaker. You want to win? Improvise. Adapt. Cheat.”—Eve and her peers are molded into unconventional killers .
The narrative thrust of the trailer propels Eve on a vengeful mission: to track down and eliminate the hitmen responsible for her family’s death. Armed with death-defying focus, she deploys everything from ice skates to flamethrowers and high-pressure hoses to dispatch her enemies in brutal, inventive ways . Scenes of her slicing a throat with an ice skate and dousing a flamethrower with a high-powered hose bring visceral, inventive violence to the screen, establishing her as a formidable force in the John Wick universe.
The action sequences impress not just with their choreography, but with their almost real-world grit. The trailer offers glimpses of Eve’s agile, inventive combat style—built around speed, environment, and improvisation—distinct from Wick’s own approach . At the same time, it underscores her connection to Wick’s world; this is not merely a spin-off, but a parallel path born from shared traditions, including training by the same Ruska Roma network.
As the finale approaches, a dramatic moment seals the connection to the original saga: Eve comes face-to-face with the legendary Baba Yaga himself—John Wick. “How do I start doing what you do?” she asks. His answer, “Looks like you already have,” is delivered with stoic acknowledgment, setting up a mentorship-like dynamic that carries both weight and intrigue .
The trailer also showcases familiar faces from the John Wick saga—including Winston, Charon, The Director, Anjelica Huston’s character, and even a cameo from the late Lance Reddick—reinforcing that Eve’s story is intimately interwoven with the larger narrative .
Together, these moments build a fresh yet grounded world where vengeance, artistry, and brutal efficiency collide. The trailer teases a tale of transformation: a grieving dancer who embraces darkness and skill to become an assassin. It promises a riveting blend of aesthetic ballet-like precision and explosive action, all while paying homage to the Wick universe that fans know and love. With a cinematic release set for June 6, 2025, Ballerina gears up to become a powerful, standalone chapter in an expanding, action-fueled mythology.
