‘Ballerina’ Opens Strong Amidst Box Office Competition from ‘Lilo & Stitch’

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.