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'John Wick' lives on: Despite 'Ballerina' misfire, Donnie Yen's Caine spinoff is locked and loaded

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FrothyEspresso Mar 25, 2026 +53
Donnie Yen is fantastic. Also I thought Ballerina was a nice movie.
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Specialist-Neck-7810 Mar 25, 2026 +19
Ballerina wasn’t bad, I enjoyed it for what it was. but I went into it not expecting a new John Wick movie.
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liverstealer Mar 25, 2026 +15
His name is Caine and he uses a cane. 10/10, no notes.
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No-Stranger2936 Mar 25, 2026 +3
Was he called Caine before he went blind?
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liverstealer Mar 25, 2026 +3
Depends… does John Wick 4 take place before or after Rogue One?
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manachar Mar 25, 2026 +2
Nominative determinism strikes again!
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HearTheEkko Mar 25, 2026 +1
I also think they called gim Caine because he kill his “brother”, twice.
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After-Smoke-3971 Mar 25, 2026 +41
Ballerina was real decent. It wasn’t a misfire.
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uncultured_swine2099 Mar 25, 2026 +8
I think they meant it was a misfire at the box office. Theres a good amount of well done movies that dont make their money back at the box office anymore, its unfortunate.
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Change_My_Mind- Mar 25, 2026 +54
Ballerina was not a misfire, but poorly marketed.
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JustABrokePoser Mar 25, 2026 +2
I agree, I went and saw it with my fil and gfil, we thought it was great!
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Unpaulfessional Mar 25, 2026 +22
Misfire? Ballerina was a hoot. Production timeline was absurd though.
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Subtlehavok Mar 25, 2026 +11
Ballerina was dope and I can’t wait to watch the Caine spinoff
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sk1nnyjeans Mar 25, 2026 +3
This is the 2nd *blind* character Donnie Yen will play, after his role in Star Wars Rogue One. Interesting that he’s played two blind characters now.
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CaliggyJack Mar 25, 2026 +7
It was absolutely not a misfire. Wiseman has confirmed ideas for a Ballerina sequel, the bos office, while not fantastic, still surpassed their budget, and considering the lack of marketing, there probably wasn't any added cost either. It got positive reviews from critics and praise from audiences. Misfire? I don't think so.
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ThePreciseClimber Mar 25, 2026 +1
A misfire in terms of box office, I guess.
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hashtaglurking Mar 25, 2026 +2
They need to stop milking this cow.
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aliencantina Mar 25, 2026 +2
I liked Ballerina
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Geminilasers Mar 25, 2026 +3
Ballerina was fine. But of a slog opening act but as soon as we get to grown up Ballerina is kicks off nicely and keeps going. Also that whole fight scene with explosives was really something.
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suspiciouscffee Mar 25, 2026 +2
I agree. I was real worried I’d hate the movie after the clunky, expository opening, but by the time it reached the kitchen fight in the middle with just plate after plate getting smashed on each other’s heads I was all in.
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layla_jones_ Mar 25, 2026 +1
I was pleasantly surprised by Ballerina actually
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Belly2308 Mar 25, 2026 +1
Ballerina was great? I watched it shortly after I watched 4 and its paced a lot better imo.
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Theryantshow Mar 25, 2026 -5
Ballerina while not bad was just boring and the same old same old. I think we need to let Mr.Wick and this franchise rest.
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