The highly anticipated John Wick 5 is now officially in the works, as confirmed by Lionsgate. The 60-year-old Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his iconic role as the legendary hitman. This exciting news was announced on-stage at CinemaCon by Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. The development of John Wick: Chapter 5 is underway, with key members of the franchise returning, including Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves. While a specific release window has not yet been disclosed, fans can rest assured that the action-packed saga will continue.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the mainline John Wick series comes as no surprise, considering the monumental success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the series has achieved the remarkable feat of outperforming its predecessor, making the franchise a consistent box office hit. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction, especially given the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.