Fans of the high-octane action franchise have reason to celebrate as Lionsgate officially announced the development of John Wick 5. The news broke during CinemaCon, with Adam Fogelson, the chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role as John Wick. The project is in its early stages, with Thunder Road's Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves, all attached to bring the next chapter to life. While a release date hasn't been disclosed, the excitement is palpable among the fanbase.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series comes as no surprise, considering the staggering success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Remarkably, each film in the franchise has managed to outdo its predecessor at the box office, a rare achievement in cinema. However, the announcement raises questions, especially given the conclusive nature of John Wick: Chapter 4's ending.
***Warning!** Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.*