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‘John Wick: Ballerina’ Struggles with $2M Opening Weekend

6/29/2025

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In "John Wick: Ballerina," Ana de Armas takes center stage as Eve Macarro, driven by a fierce desire for vengeance against those who wronged her father. With a hefty $90 million budget, the film's projected $2 million opening weekend raises concerns about profitability. While it has outperformed some Lionsgate titles at the box office, it struggles to capture the magic of its predecessors. Streaming success may be its saving grace.

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Story summary

In "John Wick: Ballerina," Ana de Armas takes center stage as Eve Macarro, driven by a fierce desire for vengeance against those who wronged her father. With a hefty $90 million budget, the film's projected $2 million opening weekend raises concerns about profitability. While it has outperformed some Lionsgate titles at the box office, it struggles to capture the magic of its predecessors. Streaming success may be its saving grace.