Fans of the high-octane action series can rejoice as Lionsgate has officially announced the development of John Wick: Chapter 5. The announcement came during CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, confirmed that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role as the titular hitman. 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 and producer Keanu Reeves all returning for the next installment. While no release date has been set, the excitement is palpable among fans eager to see what's next for John Wick.
The decision to greenlight another film in the series is not surprising, considering the commercial success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each of the first four films has managed to surpass the box office earnings of its predecessor, demonstrating the franchise's growing appeal. However, the announcement raises questions given the conclusive nature of John Wick: Chapter 4's ending.
***Warning!** Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.*
