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 exciting news was shared on-stage at CinemaCon by Adam Fogelson, the chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. Development on John Wick: Chapter 5 is already underway, with the dedicated team of Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and the star and producer Keanu Reeves all committed to the project. While fans eagerly await more details, no specific release window has been announced yet.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick 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 impressively outperformed its predecessor, a rare feat in the movie 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.