Exciting news for fans of the John Wick franchise: Lionsgate has officially announced the development of John Wick 5. The beloved 60-year-old actor Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his iconic role as the legendary assassin. The announcement came directly from Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during a high-profile event at CinemaCon.
The project is already in the works with key members of the franchise returning. Producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee from Thunder Road, along with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves, are all confirmed to be involved. While fans eagerly await further details, no specific release window has been provided yet.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the series comes as no surprise, given the overwhelming success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the series has remarkably outperformed its predecessor, making it a rare and highly successful franchise in the action genre. 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.*
