John Wick, the unstoppable assassin portrayed by Keanu Reeves, will be making his return in John Wick: Chapter 5, much to the delight of fans. While John Wick: Chapter 4 appeared to bring his journey to a dramatic close, with the character seemingly succumbing to injuries and a visual farewell in the form of a tombstone, director Chad Stahelski assures us there’s more to the story.
Stahelski noted that the narrative wrapped up significantly in Chapter 4, which presented the challenge of creating a new storyline for Chapter 5 that still involves Wick. He emphasized that this upcoming installment will not be a direct continuation focused on the High Table but will explore different themes, hinting at surprises that will leave audiences eager for more. “Everybody [will] see the trailer and go, ‘Holy fuck… I gotta see that,’” he shared, teasing the level of excitement to come.
In the meantime, fans can look forward to multiple projects expanding the Wick-iverse. This includes Ballerina, which is set after Chapter 3 and will feature an appearance from Wick himself, alongside a spin-off movie centered on Donnie Yen’s character, Caine. Additionally, an animated prequel film about Wick’s early days in the assassin world and a live-action series titled Under The High Table are being developed. Stahelski confirmed that these ventures are crucial for paving the way for the next chapter in Wick’s saga, allowing the team to explore new narratives and character arcs.
With all this new content on the horizon, there is much to anticipate in the coming years, reinforcing John Wick’s position as a quintessential figure in modern action cinema. The journey continues, and fans can eagerly await how these stories will intertwine and evolve within this gripping universe.