Lionsgate’s Staggered ‘Ballerina’ Embargo For “Enthusiastic” & “Critical Sentiment” Irks Reviewers

Lionsgate’s Staggered ‘Ballerina’ Embargo For “Enthusiastic” & “Critical Sentiment” Irks Reviewers

Lionsgate's Staggered 'Ballerina' Embargoes For "Enthusiastic" & "Critical Sentiment" Irks Reviewers

Ballerina Review Embargo Only Blocks Critical Comments — Lionsgate Wants Good Vibes Only for John Wick Spin-Off

An image circulating online this week has left fans scratching their heads and critics raising eyebrows. It’s an embargo notice for Ballerina, the upcoming Lionsgate John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, and it has one baffling clause: you can start posting your "spoiler-free enthusiasm" on May 22nd—but if your reaction isn’t positive, you’re not allowed to say anything at all until June 4, two days before the movie releases. The post Baller…

"Ballerina" Reactions Are In... And Tainted?

The first reactions are out for the “John Wick” spin-off “Ballerina,” but those reactions come with one great big caveat that may have tainted the results. The new film sees Ana de Armas take the reins as a young female assassin named Eve Macarro who is trained in the traditions of the Ruska Roma and seeks revenge against the people who killed her family. Though two weeks out from release, the movie has been screening early for media who are und…

The spin-off of the John Wick universe with Ana de Armas at the forefront generates enthusiasm and criticism equally among experts and fans.

BALLERINA First Reactions Land As Lionsgate Comes Under Fire For "Encouraging" Positive Social Media Posts

The social media embargo for Ballerina has lifted, and so far, the movie has been getting (mostly) positive first reactions - which should make Lionsgate very happy!

Ballerina first reactions praise the spinoff as a worthy addition to the John Wick franchise

With just two weeks to go until Ballerina hits theaters, early reactions to the John Wick spinoff are in—and they’re largely positive. Critics are calling it a strong addition to the franchise, packed with gripping action and anchored by a standout performance from Ana de Armas. If you’ve been following the story on X, you’ll know that Lionsgate’s embargo note implied that they were only allowing “enthusiastic” reactions to be released at this t…