VIDEO: First Trailer of ‘Ballerina’ with Keanu Reeves Filmed in Prague Released

On Thursday, September 26, Lionsgate released the first trailer for the highly anticipated action film Ballerina, a spin-off of the popular John Wick series.

This action-packed movie was partially filmed in the Czech Republic during the autumn and winter of 2022, with some key scenes shot in Prague near the National Theatre.

The film is slated for release on June 6, 2025.

Directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten, Ballerina takes place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, thrusting the focus on Eve’s origins and her relentless quest for vengeance. After her family’s brutal murder, Eve sets out to take down the ruthless hitmen responsible, utilising her skills as a ballerina and a lethal assassin.

The trailer showcases Eve’s precision and style, slicing through her enemies with ease, from ice skate-wielding attacks to dousing flamethrowers with a high-powered hose. But what’s most exciting is her encounter with the legendary Baba Yaga himself, John Wick (Keanu Reeves). Reeves reprises his iconic role, playing a substantial part in the film, as confirmed by writer Shay Hatten.

Keanu Reeves was spotted in Prague in November 2022, during the early stages of production. Fans even managed to capture photos with him, but after a few weeks of filming, he left the city and did not return for additional scenes.

Joining de Armas and Reeves in Ballerina are an impressive ensemble cast, including Norman Reedus, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick.

Fans are quite excited for the spinoff, especially seeing Ana de Armas back in an action avatar. They took to the comments section to express their love for the big movie release.

One fan wrote, “If this hits… we’ll get Ballerina part 2 and part 3,” Another fan wrote, “This is what the Black Widow movie should have been,” Another person commented, “Yes, Ana de Armas meets Keanu Reeves again, just like the knock knock movie,” Yet another person wrote, “Ana de Armas’ 5-minute action scene was the best part of the last James Bond movie. I’m so glad we’re going to get more of her.”

The film’s production is being handled by Czech Anglo Productions, a Prague-based company with a strong track record of working on major Hollywood projects.

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