A Recap of the Movie ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’
Plot Synopsis written by Michael Lee
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Official Trailer: ‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ (2025)
Plot Synopsis
Eve Macarro is the daughter of two assassins. Her father, Javier, a Kiikimoroa of the Ruska Roma, and her mother, an unnamed woman and ‘wife’ of the Cult. When Eve was only a child, her father Javier betrayed the Cult, took Eve, and went on the run. This led the Cult to kill Eve’s mother.
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ Film Clip - “Baby Yaga” | Video Credit: Lionsgate
The Cult’s Chancellor wants Eve to remain of the Cult, so he sends the Cult to her residence, killing her guards and fatally wounding her father, who helps her escape. Later, Winstonn Scott, NY Continental owner, delivers Eve to the Ruska Roma, where Eve, along with the Ruska Roma Director, Winston Scott, agrees to join her to avenge her father’s death.
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ Film Clip - “Ice Skating” | Video Credit: Lionsgate
Just a little over a decade passes and Eve has trained as both a Kikimora assassin as well as a ballerina. She is taught under the direction of Nogi and the Director. Eve and John Wick cross paths, and Wick advises Eve to abandon her violent path. Eve disagrees.
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ Film Clip - “In the Kitchen” | Video Credit: Lionsgate
Eve, now a fully adorned Kikimora, is sent on her first mission. Her ward is heiress Katla Park. She later manages to complete many successful projects. After killing a particular target, she is attacked by a member of the Cult. Naturally, she wants revenge, but the Director forbids her of it, as there is a long standing pact between the Ruska Roma and the Cult.
‘From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’ Film Clip - “You Just Made Them Antsy” | Video Credit: Lionsgate
Later, Eve disobeys the Director and decides to visit the NY Continental, where Charon, the concierge, grants Eve access to Winston and reveals that one particular Cultist, Daniel Pine, has a large bounty on his head and is staying at the Prague Continental. Eve books a room and finds that several Cultists are also there, led by Lena, waiting for the fulfillment of the bounty.
Ana de Armas as Eve and Director Len Wiseman in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Eve manages to infiltrate Pine’s room only to discover his daughter, Ella, whom Pine reveals he is deliberately hiding from the Cult as the two have escaped. When the Cult learns that Eve has not killed Pine, Lena increases the bounty. The Cultists, along with other mercenaries attack Pine, but Eve assists him in hiding his daughter Ella. Cultist Dex gravelly wounds Pine and Lena incapacitates Eve to kidnap Ella. The Prague Continental staff spare Eve and execute the remaining Cultists for their attack.
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Eve goes to visit Frank, her arms dealer, to purchase weapons, but the Cult attacks the shop. After she finishes off the Cultist attackers, Frank assists her in narrowing down the location of the Cult base. Frank too provides her with transport.
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Her search brings her to the town of Hallstatt, where she quickly learns that most of the townies are assassins of the Cult, some of which the Cult had offered a safe haven to. Eve is captured and brought to the Chancellor, who learns of her affiliation with the Ruska Roma. Eve reveals her revenge plot while the Chancellor reveals that Pine is his son and Ella his granddaughter. He remembers Eve and informs her that Lena is actually her older sister. Javier had abandoned her there during his escape because he feared the Cult had already successfully indoctrinated her. Eve escapes and Lena corners her, revealing she knows about their sisterhood. The Chancellor orders their deaths and a Cultist grenade kills Lena. Eve escapes.
Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Murray Close/Lionsgate
Anjelica Huston as The Director in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Lionsgate
The Chancellor then calls the Director to declare war between their respective factions because of Eve’s particular actions. The Director insists Eve has gone rogue. To pacify the Chancellor, the Director informs him that he will be sending out John Wick to assassinate Eve. Wick later arrives at Hallstatt and engages and defeats Eve, but spares her. He implores for her to leave Hallstatt immediately.
Ian McShane as Winston and Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Keanu Reeves as John Wick and Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
But Eve begs Wick to let her take her revenge. Wick gives her under an hour to kill the Chancellor. If she does not do so in the allotted time, he will have to continue his contract and kill her.
Keanu Reeves as John Wick in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Lionsgate
Lance Reddick as Charon, Ian McShane as Winston and Ana de Armas as Eve in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Eve continues her tirade against the Cult. Wick kills Dex to save Eve. Some Cultists attack Wick, but he kills them. With Wick out of sight, the Chancellor tries to escape with Ella, only to be stopped by Eve. Rejecting the Chancellor's offer to join him, Eve kills him and saves Ella. Upon learning of the Chancellor's demise, Wick tells the Director, who is relieved that conflict has been avoided.
Norman Reedus as Daniel Pine in ‘Ballerina’ • Photo Credit: Larry D. Horricks/Lionsgate
Seeking sanctuary at the NY Continental, Eve finds Pine mending. After the Cult sets a hefty bounty on Eve, she attends a ballet by Tatiana, a past Kikimora student. There, Eve discovers the price on her head and promptly departs the theater.
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