The antici — wait no that can’t be right, as the fifth installment of the John Wick franchise moves officially into development! Keanu Reeves is back to once again reprise his now-famous role as the legendary hitman. Chad Stahelski, who has directed all of the films thus far, is expected to return to direct this new one. The production is in the very capable hands of Lionsgate, guaranteeing fans another heart-pounding, breathtaking ride as this movie franchise continues to expand.
The announcement arrives as anticipation continues to swell for yet another chapter set in the John Wick universe. The new feature film — announced as Ballerina — will arrive in theaters on June 7. This release does well to highlight that there’s still a great deal of popularity behind this franchise. As a result, the popularity of John Wick went through the roof. Fans are on to the next chapter, hungry for additional adventures with this storied figure called Baba Yaga.
John Wick 5 will continue exploring the intricate world established in earlier films, including the influential High Table that governs the underworld. This announcement follows the dramatic conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, which seemingly ended with the character’s death. Turns out, the rumors of John Wick’s death were wildly premature. While this speculation came with the promise of an epic return for him to open the next act.
Aside from John Wick 5, the franchise further grows with an animated prequel film that’s to be directed by Shannon Tindle. Along with some familiar faces, this animated feature will finally tell the story of how John Wick pulled off the Impossible Task. He was able to purge all his foes overnight—an amazing accomplishment! Giving us this backstory should serve to both excite fans and help them better understand the character’s motivations as well as his enhanced abilities.
With production on John Wick 5 gearing up, the excitement just keeps mounting. For 20 years and nine mainline entries, the franchise has thrilled audiences with its distinctive combination of action and character-focused narrative. Each film has knitted with the previous, producing a dense fabric of characters and storylines that continue to draw audiences back in.