The first trailer for Eve's tattoo in From The World of John Wick: Ballerina says and means.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is the first movie spinoff of the epic John Wick action franchise. While Keanu Reeves' John Wick will appear in Ballerina, he is not the main character for a change, with Ana de Armas' Eve Macarro taking up the mantle of the main character. De Armas' mysterious new John Wick protagonist is still shrouded in a lot of mystery, but the first trailer for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina does give a few hints regarding her character, with her back tattoo being one of the biggest ones.

What Ana De Armas' Back Tattoo Says In Ballerina

The Phrase Is In Latin

Throughout the trailer for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, Eve Macarro's back tattoo can be seen, with many viewers wondering what it says as well as what it means. As it turns out, the stylized tattoo reads "Lux In Tenebris," and while this is cool, its meaning isn't immediately apparent to many viewers.

Most viewers of the From the World of John Wick: Ballerina trailer can, however, immediately tell that "Lux In Tenebris" is Latin, something that has become a common theme of John Wick tattoos. On top of that, the phrase that Macarro wears on her back is Christian in origin, another common staple of John Wick and the Ruska Roma clan. So, while there are still some questions about Eve Macarro's tattoo, it signals that she immediately fits into what has come to be expected from the John Wick universe.

The Meaning Of Ana De Armas' Ballerina Back Tattoo

The Tattoo Has Biblical Origins

Since Eve Macarro's tattoo in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is in Latin, that means that it can be translated into English. As it turns out, the Latin phrase "Lux In Tenebris" translates to "light in darkness." This phrase comes from the Bible, with John 1:5 using the phrase to describe how Jesus came to Earth in order to rid the world of sin. The Christian nature of Eve Macarro's tattoo highlights her connection to the Ruska Roma, but it also says a lot about her character and how her story in Ballerina may go.

Since Macarro's "light in darkness" tattoo is on her, that means that she probably sees herself as the light in the darkness. Macarro may think that she is a righteous avenger, using the skills that she learned as part of the Ruska Roma to take down evil in the world of John Wick. While her assassin title may make her perceived self-righteousness seem a little silly, it is hard to find any other explanation for why she would bear this tattoo. So, while the protagonist may be changing, it seems that the religious themes of John Wick are back in the Ballerina spinoff movie.

How Eve Macarro's Back Tattoo In Ballerina Compares To John Wick's

What Does It Say About Each Character?

Eve Macarro's back tattoo in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina gives her a major parallel to Kenau Reeves' John Wick, as he also has a back tattoo. John Wick's back tattoo reads "Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat," a Latin phrase that when translated to English means "fortune favors the bold." This ties directly into Wick's character, as his seeming fearlessness would obviously mean that the "bold" in question is referring to him. On top of that, the "fortune" could be referring to Wick's constant luck, with him somehow always managing to make it out of shootouts alive.

In comparison, Macarro's back tattoo makes it seem as if she thinks more highly of herself than Wick does. Having an assassin who believes that she is more righteous than everyone else could be an interesting character arc for From the World of John Wick: Ballerina to tackle, making her encounters with Wick throughout the film even more fun.