Ana De Armas Leads “Ballerina” Action Thriller, #2 Trending in U.S. On HBO Max

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Ana de Armas is currently starring in a popular R-rated thriller, landing at #2 in the U.S. charts – and it’s gaining attention for a reason. While she’s been acting for years, starting with Spanish-language films, she began to gain wider recognition in 2016 with her role in War Dogs.

I’ve been following Ana de Armas for a while now, and it’s been exciting to watch her rise. While she definitely made an impact with roles in films like Blade Runner 2049 – Joi was a standout, honestly – I think Knives Out in 2019 was the movie that really put her on the map for a wider audience. Now, she’s stepping into the lead in Ballerina, a spinoff from the hugely popular John Wick franchise, playing a character named Eve Macarro. It’s slated for release in 2025, and I’m really looking forward to seeing what she does with the role.

After a difficult childhood, Eve joins the Ruska Roma, a group of assassins who disguise themselves as ballerinas. The movie Ballerina, which takes place between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4, is the latest exciting installment in the John Wick series and is currently the #2 trending movie on HBO Max in the U.S., according to FlixPatrol.

Ballerina Is A Strong Addition To The John Wick Universe

The John Wick movies are a surprising success story. They weren’t based on any pre-existing books or comics, and the first film was made with a modest budget. While Keanu Reeves was popular, his career had slowed down a bit, and action movies weren’t as popular as they once were.

Few people expected much from it, but the movie quickly became a hit, breathing new life into both the action genre and the director’s career. It was followed by three sequels, which had mixed reviews, but all were hugely successful at the box office. The last film in the series is often considered one of the best.

Despite receiving a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and earning $140 million at the box office (according to BoxOfficeMojo), Ballerina feels like a natural fit within the John Wick universe. The film successfully broadens the already rich and intricate world established by John Wick without simply repeating the original story. It carves its own unique path, ultimately making the franchise feel more expansive and ambitious.

Ana De Armas Is Becoming One Of Our Great Action Super Stars

Ana de Armas has become a major action star over the last few years, and she’s quickly established herself as a force in the genre. If they were to remake The Expendables in 25 years, I wouldn’t be surprised to see her among the cast, as she’s clearly one of the leaders of the next generation of action heroes.

Ana de Armas has quickly become known for her action roles. In 2021, she made a memorable appearance as the new agent Paloma in No Time to Die, often overshadowing even Daniel Craig. She continued this trend in The Gray Man, playing CIA agent Dani Miranda, and took on another skilled operative role as the legendary “Taxman” in Ghosted.

John Wick Franchise
Year Title Rotten Tomatoes Box Office Mojo
2014 John Wick 86% $86,013,056
2017 John Wick: Chapter 2 89% $171,539,887
2019 John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum 89% $327,777,335
2023 John Wick: Chapter 4 94% $447,142,521
2023 The Continental 63% –
2025 Ballerina 75% $140,201,236

Ana de Armas excels in physically demanding roles, and as she’s become more established in Hollywood, she’s increasingly gravitated towards action films. Ballerina marks her first time headlining an action movie, and it likely won’t be her last.

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2026-04-14 00:29