The highly anticipated fifth installment of the John Wick series has been officially announced, with Lionsgate confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role. The exciting news broke during CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, made the announcement. The development of "John Wick: Chapter 5" is already underway, with key members of the franchise's team, including producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee from Thunder Road, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves, all set to return. While fans are thrilled about the continuation of the saga, no specific release window has been provided yet.
The decision to greenlight another mainline John Wick movie comes as no surprise, especially given the staggering success of "John Wick: Chapter 4," which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the series has remarkably outperformed its predecessor, a rare achievement in the film industry. However, the announcement raises questions when considering the conclusive ending of "John Wick: Chapter 4."
***Warning!** Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.*
