John Wick spinoff Ballerina in limbo despite finished director's cut

Having a director's cut means that the film may be ready for release. However, like many other upcoming projects, Lionsgate may opt to delay the release of the movie as actors are not allowed to promote films while the Hollywood strikes are in effect.

We do hope that the movie won't still require reshoots this late into production, but may still have some VFX work and other post-production tasks that have yet to be finished. Wiseman's referral to a Director's Cut also implies multiple versions and edits, increasing the workload.

There have been questions about John Wick's participation in the spinoff. If you aren't aware, John Wick has seemingly met his demise at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4 which begs the question; why is he still in Ballerina?

Keanu Reeves clarified the timeline of the spinoff in relation to the main movies earlier this year. According to the actor, Ballerina will be set between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4. As a side note, we also are not entirely sure that John Wick is dead even after Reeves begged the production team to have a definitive end to his character.

The upcoming movie will feature John Wick mainstays Ian McShane and Lance Reddick alongside newcomers Gabriel Byrne, Catalina Sandino Moreno, and Norman Reedus. Ballerina is set to premiere in theaters on June 7, 2024.