John Wick 5 is officially in the works, with Lionsgate confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role. The exciting news was announced by Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during a presentation at CinemaCon. Development of John Wick: Chapter 5 is underway, with key figures such as Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all returning to the project. While no specific release date has been provided, fans can look forward to more high-octane action in the future.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the mainline series comes as no surprise, considering the phenomenal success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the franchise has managed the impressive feat of outperforming its predecessor at the box office. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction, given the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.
