JOHN WICK 5 Reportedly in Development

WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4

Since arriving on the scene in 2014, John Wick has become one of the biggest action franchises in recent years. Having grossed over $1 billion at the box office over its four instalments, with various spin-offs in the pipeline, the series has proved very good to both Lionsgate and its lead actor, Keanu Reeves. Despite this, it looked as if things had come to an end, at least for John Wick himself, with the former hitman appearing to have died at the end of Chapter 4.

It looks as if the studio is about to make a u-turn on this decision. Coming from ScreenTime’s X account, via film insider Daniel Richtman, John Wick: Chapter 5 is apparently in development, with Reeves also set to return in the titular role.

'JOHN WICK 5' is reportedly in the works

▪️ Keanu Reeves returning
▪️ Production will begin sometime in 2025

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— ScreenTime (@screentime) August 17, 2024

Now if this is indeed true, it shouldn't come as any real surprise with death never being permanent in fiction. How the franchise will explain Wick's supposed death will, however, be something that fans will be intrigued to see, with his re-emergence being something the studio will need to spend time on. In addition to the return of Reeves, the post would also state that production will commence sometime in 2025.

Whether this all comes to fruition or not, the franchise will continue to have a presence on the big screen. Not only is a spin-off focusing on Donnie Yen's Caine in the works, but next year will also see the release of John Wick presents: Ballerina. Set between the events of Chapter 3 and 4, the latter will follow Rooney, a ballerina seeking revenge on those that murdered her family. The film will star Ana de Armas in the lead role, with Anjelica Huston (“The Director”), Ian McShane (Winston) and Reeves himself all reprising their respective roles in some capacity.