Lionsgate has sparked a lot of excitement with the news that ‘John Wick 5’ is just starting out.
Key Takeaways
- “John Wick 5” development confirmed after “Chapter 4” grossed $363 million worldwide.
- Franchise expands with “Ballerina” and “The Continental” amidst strong fan demand.
- “Chapter 4” conclusion teases deeper exploration in “John Wick 5.”
The fifth installment comes after ‘John Wick: Chapter 4‘ made a huge $363 million worldwide.
During a Q4 earnings call, Joe Drake, the chair of Lionsgate‘s motion picture group, dropped some exciting hints about what’s next for the John Wick world. He mentioned (via IGN):
What is official is that, as you know, Ballerina is the first spinoff that comes out next year. We’re in development on three others, including five and including the television series, The Continental, which will be airing soon… But you can rely on a regular cadence of John Wick.”
This expansion will include the first spinoff, ‘Ballerina,’ starring Ana De Armas, and the highly anticipated ‘The Continental’ TV series, featuring Mel Gibson.
The huge success of ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves, has sparked discussions about what’s next.
Stahelski, talking about the fans’ real interest in more, said it’s not about just profit. On The Hollywood Reporter’s Behind the Screen podcast, he shared:
“It’s very flattering for them to come back and, you know, say, ‘We want more,’ and it’s not just a cash grab. It’s legitimately, the audience wants more… If Keanu and I, a few months from now, sit down at a whiskey bar in Japan again and go, ‘Yep, we’ll never do another one of those,’ and then all of a sudden go, ‘Yeah, but I got an idea,’ we’re open to it.”
In ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ we got a deeper look into the assassin’s world, with John Wick finding a way to beat the High Table.
The movie ended in a way that got everyone guessing about what comes next, especially with a scene of a grave with Wick’s name on it.
With projects like ‘Ballerina,’ ‘The Continental,’ and even a potential video game coming up, it’s clear that Lionsgate is all in on the John Wick world.
Fans can look forward to a regular flow of John Wick action, making sure the world of John Wick stays as exciting and fun as ever.
