Ballerinastar Ana de Armas addresses a potential appearance inJohn Wick: Chapter 5. Set between the events ofChapters 3and4, the upcoming spinoff stars de Armas as Eve Macarro, a ballerina who begins training in the deadly arts of the Ruska Roma to exact revenge against those who killed her father.Ballerina’s castalso includes Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick alongside the late Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, and Anjelica Huston.
During an interview withThe Direct,De Armas addressed a potential appearance inJohn Wick: Chapter 5. TheBallerinastar expressed strong enthusiasm about potentially appearing inChapter 5, saying she would love to be part of it and sees it as a natural fit. Read her full response below:
That would be really cool. I would love that. Why not? I mean, they already know each other, right? Like, why wouldn’t it? I would love that. That would be amazing.
What Ana De Armas' Comments Mean For Eve’s Potential John Wick 5 Appearance
She’s Enthusiastic About The Possibility
Though a fifth film has been in the works for years, Lionsgate officially announced at CinemaCon 2025 thatJohn Wick: Chapter 5is officially in development with director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves returning, despite his titular character seemingly dying duringJohn Wick: Chapter 4’s ending. Though plot details remain under wraps, John Wick is seemingly still alive, and based on Ana de Armas' comments,Eve will seemingly survive the events ofBallerina, raising the possibility of a reunion inChapter 5.
Ballerinatrailershave confirmed thatJohn Wick will appear and engage in direct combat with Eve. Although the exact nature of their encounter remains unknown, both characters will make it out alive. After all, John Wick returns inChapter 4,and Keanu Reeves is confirmed to return inChapter 5. De Armas also expressed enthusiasm about potentially appearing inChapter 5, noting that Eve and Wick already know each other, making it plausible. While certainly not confirming anything, her response shows that she’s excited about the idea of joining the mainJohn WickmoviesbeyondBallerina.
Our Take On Ana De Armas Potentially Appearing In John Wick 5
It’s Both A Logical & Appealing Move
Including Ana de Armas inJohn Wick: Chapter 5would be both a logical and appealing move for the franchise.Ballerinawill lay the groundwork for Eve’s relationship with John Wick, likely beginning on tense terms. However, their initial clash could evolve into mutual respect, setting the stage for a compelling partnership that audiences could eagerly embrace. Their shared ties to the Ruska Roma and the criminal underworld could create a natural narrative overlap, with Eve’s skills positioning her as a worthy ally (or rival) inJohn Wick: Chapter 5.
Ballerinareleases in theaters on June 6. There’s no confirmed release date forJohn Wick: Chapter 5yet.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina
Cast
Ballerina follows Eve Macarro during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, as she undergoes rigorous training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. The film expands on the John Wick universe, charting Eve’s initiation into the clandestine world of professional assassins.
John Wick: Chapter 5
John Wick: Chapter 5 continues the story of Keanu Reeves' iconic assassin. The movie picks up after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, which seemed to end with the death of “Baba Yaga.”
