John Wick 5 Is Going in a New Direction

Hey, hang on a minute. Is it true that John Wick is really deceased, or is there still more to uncover beyond the events of the Ballerina? After Lionsgate confirmed a fifth installment in the John Wick series at CinemaCon, it’s only natural to start speculating about what Keanu Reeves might do next as our favorite assassin. It seems like Akira (Rina Sawayama) isn’t ready to let go of this story just yet. And neither is Lionsgate, as they ponder the direction for this vengeful hitman in the future.

What would John Wick 5 be about?

As a seasoned movie critic, let me share my insights: “After wrapping up the John Wick saga rather neatly, director Chad Stahelski hinted in May 2025 to Empire that the next installment won’t be a straightforward continuation with the High Table. Instead, it will present an entirely new storyline featuring John Wick. He’s moved on from his grief and ready for a fresh challenge. The trailer promises a radical departure from what we’ve seen before, leaving fans exhilarated with anticipation, muttering ‘Holy smokes… I can’t wait to see that!’ So, brace yourselves, John Wick enthusiasts – it seems our favorite hitman has a new adversary on his horizon.

What about the prequels, sequels, and in-betwqeuls?

The film titled “Ballerina,” featuring Ana De Armas, is set for release on June 6th and functions as a sort of bridge between the sequels of the original “John Wick” series, falling somewhere between “Chapter 3” and “Chapter 4.” Meanwhile, production for Donnie Yen‘s movie will commence later this year. The John Wick prequel in anime style is still in development, as it was greenlit earlier this year at CinemaCon, but luckily, there’s plenty of the “John Wick” universe to keep us entertained until then.

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2025-05-09 10:03