Spoiler Alert: This article includes spoilers for John Wick 4.
Exciting Developments in the John Wick Franchise
- John Wick 5 is officially in production, featuring Keanu Reeves in the titular role.
- Additions to the franchise include a spinoff focused on Caine and an animated prequel series.
- The franchise continues to thrive financially, with Chad Stahelski returning to direct the fifth installment.
Keanu Reeves‘s portrayal of John Wick has become iconic, and fans can rejoice with the announcement of John Wick 5.
As reported by Variety during CinemaCon on April 1, 2025, the announcement confirmed that Reeves will reprise his role in another installment. Additionally, two exciting projects are in development: a spinoff centered around Caine, directed by and starring Donnie Yen, as well as a prequel series in animated format.
Fans are eager to see John Wick’s return, especially after the dramatic conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, where many are left wondering how this beloved character could survive after his supposed death. In fact, Reeves himself has indicated in interviews that “the character’s dead.”Nevertheless, speculation about the plot has ignited curiosity, leading fans to ponder if John Wick 5 may explore earlier timelines or reveal unexpected twists regarding Wick’s fate.
Although the narrative direction remains unclear, one point seems certain: fans did not visibly witness Wick’s burial, and as many have noted, the mourning expressed by characters such as the Bowery King (played by Laurence Fishburne) does not definitively confirm his demise. The potential for Wick’s return is intriguing, considering his staunch resilience throughout the franchise.
Regardless of the narrative mechanics that will facilitate Wick’s survival, John Wick 5 is expected to maintain the franchise’s hallmark of being clever, thrilling, and full of surprises. Keanu Reeves continues to bring depth and complexity to the character, whose tragic past—including childhood orphanhood and the loss of his wife—drives the emotional core of the series. The franchise’s immense success, with over $1.011 billion at the global box office by May 2023, underscores the anticipation for this next chapter.
Director Chad Stahelski will return for John Wick 5, having helmed all previous films in the series. Fans can also expect to see Reeves in the upcoming film Ballerina, which exists within the same universe and stars Ana de Armas.
Reeves has expressed enthusiastic feelings about the franchise in past interviews. He was quoted in a 2023 interview with Good Morning America as stating, “I mean, I think the film is really epic, and I love playing the role. I love the ‘John Wick’ world.”
As of now, there is no official release date for John Wick 5. While the series has exited Netflix, fans can still stream the first four movies on AMC+. Additionally, Reeves can be seen in upcoming comedies such as Outcome, directed by Jonah Hill, and Good Fortune, set to release on October 17, 2025.
Source: Variety.com