John Wick 5 is officially in the works, with Lionsgate confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role. The exciting news was announced by Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during CinemaCon. The development of John Wick: Chapter 5 has commenced, with key players such as Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all set to return. While no specific release date has been disclosed, anticipation is already building among fans.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series comes as no surprise, given the resounding success of John Wick: Chapter 4. The film grossed over $440 million worldwide, and each of the first four films managed the impressive feat of surpassing the box office earnings of its predecessor. However, the announcement raises questions, especially in light of the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.
Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.