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CinemaCon audiences got a first look at Henry Cavill’s Highlander reboot, delivering John Wick–style brutality: a neon-drenched rave fight and sword clashes as Cavill’s immortal Connor MacLeod learns his fate. Filming continues across Poland, the Scottish Highlands and Hong Kong, with Chad Stahelski directing and a cast including Russell Crowe as Ramirez and Dave Bautista among others.
Lionsgate's chairman announced that a John Wick AAA game and a new SAW project are upcoming, with no further details provided. The company has previously shown interest in developing major games based on these franchises, which are popular blockbusters with limited game adaptations so far.
Keanu Reeves has parted ways with his longtime manager Meredith Wechter at Range Media as part of recent changes in how he manages his career. Despite the management change, Reeves remains repped by WME and continues to work on multiple film projects, including upcoming John Wick installments and other major roles.
John Wick Hex, a tactical role-playing game based on the John Wick movies, is being removed from all digital platforms on July 17, 2025, with only a 72-hour window for new purchases, leaving no available digital copies and only physical copies potentially remaining.
Ana de Armas stars in 'Ballerina,' a high-octane action film set in the John Wick universe, showcasing her transformation into a fierce assassin driven by revenge, with impressive fight scenes and a gritty, emotional edge. The film emphasizes clever use of perceived weaknesses, intense combat, and a connection to the John Wick series, despite mixed reviews from critics.
Lilo & Stitch continues to dominate the box office for the third weekend, earning $32.5 million domestically and $67.7 million globally, with a total of $772 million. The John Wick spinoff Ballerina opened strongly in second place with $25 million domestically and $26 million globally. Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning remains in third, adding $15 million in its third week, while Karate Kid: Legends and Final Destination: Bloodlines follow in fourth and fifth place.
Lilo & Stitch remains the top box office hit for the third weekend, grossing $32.5M, while Ballerina, a John Wick spin-off, opened with a modest $25M, indicating a competitive weekend with ongoing strong performances and new releases.
'Lilo & Stitch' remains at the top of the box office for the third weekend, while 'Ballerina,' a 'John Wick' spinoff starring Ana de Armas, opened with $25 million domestically, underperforming expectations and the franchise's previous openings. Other notable releases include 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' and 'Karate Kid: Legends,' with the overall box office still recovering from the pandemic impact. Despite positive reviews, 'Ballerina' struggled to attract the core 'John Wick' fanbase, highlighting challenges in expanding the franchise's cinematic universe.
The article discusses the trend of resurrecting characters in movie franchises like John Wick, James Bond, Superman, and the Avengers, highlighting how this practice undermines the traditional notion of death in films and raises questions about the impact on storytelling and societal perceptions of mortality.
The article discusses the trend in modern cinema where characters, especially in action franchises like John Wick, are frequently resurrected despite apparent deaths, reflecting a broader pattern in Hollywood that diminishes the stakes and the perceived significance of death in movies, raising questions about the impact on storytelling and cultural values.
Lilo & Stitch leads the box office with a $33 million weekend, while Ballerina, a John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas, underperforms with an estimated $25-27 million debut, despite strong audience scores. Other notable releases include Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning and Karate Kid: Legends, with the former expected to earn around $15 million and the latter seeing a decline in its second weekend.
'Ballerina,' a new 'John Wick' spin-off starring Ana de Armas, opened with $10.6 million on its first day, falling behind projections and ranking as the second-lowest opening for the franchise. Meanwhile, Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' remains at the top for its third weekend, earning $9.3 million on Friday. Other notable releases include Wes Anderson's 'The Phoenician Scheme' and 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,' which are performing modestly at the box office.
Ballerina, a John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, is projected to debut with $25-$30 million at the North American box office, underperforming initial estimates but receiving a strong audience response with an A- CinemaScore and 94% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite a long road to profitability due to its $90 million budget, its positive audience reception suggests potential staying power, even as it faces competition from other films like Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon.
Director Len Wiseman discusses the production of 'Ballerina,' clarifying that additional photography was driven by studio support and not reshoots due to problems, and shares insights on the film's connection to the John Wick universe, production challenges, and future possibilities for the character Eve.
'Ballerina,' a 'John Wick' spin-off starring Ana de Armas, earned $3.75 million in previews and is projected to make $28-30 million in its opening weekend in North America, with additional international revenue. The film, directed by Len Wiseman, features an ensemble cast and aims to expand Lionsgate's cinematic universe, receiving generally positive reviews.