“I have no problem”: John Wick 4 Director Confirms John Wick 5 in the Works, Wants To Focus on Spinoffs
Will Keanu Reeves Return in John Wick 5?
The Keanu Reeves-starring action movie franchise is experiencing a surge of positive reception following the release of John Wick Chapter 4. However, the future of the series appears uncertain. While the world of John Wick is set to expand with a series arriving on Peacock this autumn and a spin-off film led by Ana De Armas slated for release in 2024, the status of John Wick 5 remains uncertain.
Chad Stahelski, the director, has expressed his willingness to return for John Wick 5, but emphasizes the need for a strong story. Although John Wick Chapter 4 seemed to conclude the story of the main character, there has been speculation among fans, especially considering that John Wick 5 was initially approved in 2020. Fans’ hopes were rekindled when Joe Drake, the chairman of the Motion Picture Group, confirmed during Lionsgate’s Q4 2023 earnings call that John Wick 5 is currently being developed.
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Will Keanu Reeves Return To John Wick Chapter 5 after Chapter 4 Death?
During a recent interview with Screen Rant on the occasion of the digital and home entertainment release of John Wick Chapter 4, Stahelski shared his thoughts on the prospect of directing future projects in the John Wick universe.
He expressed his openness to helming John Wick 5 or various spin-offs. However, he emphasized that for Keanu Reeves’ titular character to return for John Wick 5, the story must be compelling, particularly considering the conclusion of John Wick Chapter 4.
The storyline for John Wick 5 remains shrouded in mystery, particularly as John Wick Chapter 4 concluded with the apparent death of the titular character. One possibility could be drawing inspiration from Ballerina and delving into the period between John Wick Chapter 4 and John Wick Chapter 3. Alternatively, the narrative could venture further back in time, exploring the early days of John Wick when he earned the notorious title of Baba Yaga or when he experienced love.
Another potential angle is that John Wick may have staged his own death to finally break free from the clutches of the High Table, only to be reluctantly drawn back into the fray when one of his friends is threatened. The key lies in deciphering which untold John Wick story still demands to be revealed.
Given Stahelski’s deep affection for these characters, this universe, and the concluding events of John Wick Chapter 4, any resurrection of Reeves’ character for John Wick 5 must be accompanied by a tale that unquestionably justifies its existence.
John Wick Franchise Crosses $1Billion!
Guess who’s a Billionaire? John Wick and its producers of course!
According to a recent report, the Lionsgate franchise John Wick, starring Keanu Reeves, has officially crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office worldwide. The collective global earnings of the four films in the John Wick franchise have surpassed $1.011 billion.
The franchise began with the release of the first film, John Wick, in 2014, which earned $86.1 million at the box office. However, its popularity soared even further through streaming platforms. The second installment, John Wick: Chapter 2, grossed $174.3 million, followed by the third film, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which amassed $328.3 million globally. The most recent addition to the series, John Wick: Chapter 4, released this year, has already earned an impressive $425 million thus far.
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Source: The Direct
