Ballerina’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Preserves John Wick Franchise’s Streak

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The rating on Rotten Tomatoes for the movie “John Wick: Ballerina” maintains John Wick’s outstanding record within the franchise, even though it isn’t the initial spinoff – that title goes to “The Continental: From the World of John Wick,” a prequel miniseries delving into the enigma surrounding John Wick’s assassin-friendly hotels. In contrast, “Ballerina” focuses on Ana de Armas’ character, Eve Macarro, who was raised by the Ruska Roma following her father’s gruesome death. The narrative then unfolds as a high-speed story of revenge.

As a movie reviewer, I must admit that while the spin-off film, Ballerina, is part of the esteemed John Wick franchise and features a cameo from Keanu Reeves, it hasn’t quite reached the lofty heights set by its predecessors. The Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score for Ballerina currently stands at 78%, which places it as the second-lowest scored film in the series. This is significantly higher than the 63% score of the standalone film, The Continental, but falls short compared to the scores of the main installments: John Wick (86%), John Wick: Chapter 2 (89%), John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (89%), and the latest addition, John Wick: Chapter 4 (94%). Remarkably, every film in the John Wick franchise has been considered “fresh,” a testament to its consistent quality within the action genre.

What Ballerina’s Rotten Tomatoes Score Means For John Wick

Ballerina Has Set The Spinoff Bar High

As a cinephile, I’ve often found that spin-offs can be tricky to execute perfectly. They need to stand on their own while maintaining connections to the original work, which is quite a delicate balance – one that The Continental seemed to struggle with. However, Ballerina appears to have nailed it. While it didn’t receive the same critical acclaim as the mainline John Wick films, its 78% rating from critics is a strong start and indicates promising prospects for the franchise moving forward.

The John Wick movie series appears to be accelerating rather than decelerating, with a fifth film in production, a spinoff focusing on Donnie Yen, and an animated prequel on the horizon. If these upcoming projects can match or surpass the quality of Ballerina, then the future seems promising for both John Wick and its spin-offs.

Our Take On Ballerina’s Rotten Tomatoes Score

Ballerina Had A Lot To Live Up To

Between John Wick: Chapter 3 and John Wick: Chapter 4, the film Ballerina and its lead actress Ana de Armas faced the challenge of matching up to the high expectations set by the popular John Wick series. With Keanu Reeves’ portrayal of John Wick as one of Hollywood’s most impressive action “anti-heroes,” known for his dedication to doing stunts and the franchise’s exceptional choreography and visual effects, each John Wick movie has consistently surpassed its predecessor. The highly anticipated John Wick: Chapter 4 promises to bring another significant chapter in Wick’s story to a climactic, intense, and emotional conclusion.

Due to the strong reputation established by John Wick, it’s understandable that the film Ballerina struggled to find its stride, even with Keanu Reeves making a brief appearance and an outstanding ensemble of supporting actors. Critics generally agreed that the movie hadn’t quite found its unique identity or a compelling narrative thread. However, given the 78% score on Rotten Tomatoes for Ballerina, it seems the film’s action sequences are something to look forward to, being the key element behind John Wick’s popularity. As long as these action scenes are creative and impactful, From The World of John Wick: Ballerina will have secured its spot within the franchise.

From The World of John Wick: Ballerina is in theaters June 6.

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2025-06-05 14:19