The events of Ballerina are set between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, which means we won't get any answers about what happened at the ending of John Wick 4. This is the second spin-off in the action franchise after the 1970s-set prequel series The Continental, released in 2023.

John Wick 5 was recently announced, though the Keanu Reeves action franchise's upcoming anime prequel is the smartest way to expand the story.

Directed by Len Wiseman, Ballerina takes place between John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, which explains why Reeves is reprising his trademark role in the film. Ballerina also features roles for other key characters from the John Wick franchise,