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The film features nods to the existing franchise, including a cameo by Ian McShane, a veteran of the series, and a mention of Lance Reddick, who passed away last year. These inclusions bridge Ballerina to the established universe, making it feel like a natural extension rather than a disconnected spin-off.
Questions remain about where Ballerina fits in the timeline—specifically whether it occurs after John Wick Chapter 4, where Keanu Reeves' character appears with a question mark about his fate. The presence of Reeves hints at ongoing or interconnected storylines, but concrete details about the chronology are still up in the air.