Summary:
- John Wick 5 starts production in 2025 with Keanu Reeves back, despite the character’s apparent death in Chapter 4.
- Plans for up to five more sequels are also in the works.
Even though John Wick: Chapter 4 hinted at the character’s demise, a fifth film in the franchise is set to start production in 2025, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role.
The fourth installment, which was nearly three hours long and earned almost $200 million domestically and nearly $500 million worldwide, proved the franchise still has strong fan support.
Despite John Wick: Chapter 4’s Ending, New Sequels Are in the Works
Initially, director Chad Stahelski suggested that future films would need a “real reason” to continue, expressing concerns about not wanting to insult the audience. (via Happy Sad Confused)
However, Lionsgate President Joe Drake later confirmed that John Wick 5 was in development. By October 2023, Stahelski had even outlined ideas for up to five more sequels.
The new film will continue the story of John Wick, a character who seems almost supernatural in his ability to survive numerous life-threatening situations, with his current kill count at 439.
The script for John Wick: Chapter 5 began development as soon as the WGA strike ended, showing the studio’s commitment to expanding the franchise.
