How Much Money Has Keanu Reeves Earned From John Wick Franchise
Keanu Reeves, who is one of the most beloved stars of Hollywood, has enthralled his audiences for more than 30 years. Be it comedies, rom-com, dramas, or action, he has done it all. When he was 20, Reeves served as a correspondent on a Canadian broadcasting corporation show called Going Great while acting in stage and theatre productions. In these two years, he starred in several television movies like Babes in Toyland. By 1988, he was a heartthrob in teen movies. His breakthrough role came when he played time-traveling slacker Ted “Theodore” Logan in the science fiction comedy Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure ( 1989) with Alex Winter.
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Keanu Reeves’s Earnings from John Wick Franchise
Keanu Reeves earned more money from the Matrix films than any other actor in a single movie franchise. The actor has played Thomas A. Anderson/Neo in all four of the Wachowski-directed sci-fi movies blockbusters, including the most recent offering The Matrix Resurrection. As per the reports, Reeves has beat the likes of Mission Impossible’s Tom Cruise and the Avenger’s Robert Downey jr to become the biggest earner among the movie franchise greats. The Matrix earned $171.4 million domestically and $466.6 million worldwide during its theatrical run, from a relatively modest $63 million budget. According to a non-definitive list of actors who received $30 million or more as compensation, Keanu bagged $156,000,000 from the franchise.
Keanu Reeves’s Grand Return in John Wick: Chapter 4
Keanu Reeves is set to make a comeback with a bang with his much-awaited John Wick: Chapter-4. Directed by Chad Stahelski, the film is a sequel to John Wick’s Chapter 3 Parabellum, which was a box-office success. Apart from Keanu Reeves in the leading role the movie also stars Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne and others in key roles. When it comes to the box office projection the reports suggest the biggest-ever opening for the franchise. Chapter 3 of John Wick earned $56.8 million during the opening weekend. The upcoming film is expected to open between $60- $70 million.
On the work front Reeves’s John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to release on March 24, 2023. It is directed by Chad Stahelski, written by Derek Stahelski and produced by Summit Entertainment, Thunder Road films.
Source: Parade