Lionsgate has officially announced that John Wick 5 is in the works, with the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves set to reprise his iconic role as the legendary hitman. The confirmation came during CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, the chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, shared the exciting news. The development of John Wick: Chapter 5 is already underway, with the film's key players, including Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves, all committed to the project. Although no specific release date has been announced, fans can look forward to another thrilling installment in the beloved series.
The decision to greenlight another mainline John Wick movie comes as no surprise, given the phenomenal success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Remarkably, each of the first four films managed to outperform its predecessor at the box office, a rare achievement in the film industry. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction of the franchise, especially considering the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.
