The highly anticipated John Wick 5 has been officially confirmed by Lionsgate, with the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves set to reprise his iconic role. The announcement came during CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, shared the exciting news. Development on John Wick: Chapter 5 is already underway, with key figures from the franchise, including Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves, all returning for the project. While no specific release window has been announced, fans can rest assured that the next chapter in the saga is in the works.
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. Each installment in the series has managed to outperform its predecessor, a rare feat in the film industry. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction, especially considering the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.