The highly anticipated John Wick 5 has been officially announced, with Lionsgate confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role as the legendary hitman. The exciting news was shared by Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during a special presentation at CinemaCon. Development on John Wick: Chapter 5 is already underway, with the original team of Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all returning to bring this next chapter to life. While no specific release date has been disclosed yet, fans can rest assured that the project is in capable hands.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series comes as no surprise, considering the tremendous success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the franchise has remarkably outperformed its predecessor, a rare achievement in the film industry. 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.