TheJohn Wickfranchise has two upcoming chances to prove it can survive without Keanu Reeves. At theend ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, Keanu Reeves' eponymous character seemingly dies. Despite John’s purported death, there are severalupcomingJohn Wickspinoff shows and moviesin the works, and the franchise is far from over. Even though the future seems to be filled withJohn Wickstories, the next few years will be critical to the franchise.John Wickneeds to prove that it’s strong enough to survive without Keanu Reeves.
There has been aJohn Wickspinoff in the past -The Continental- but it didn’t do much to prove that the concept works without Keanu Reeves.The Continentalwas somewhat of a lackluster addition to theJohn Wickuniverse. It scored 68% onRotten Tomatoes, and it just wasn’t indicative of all the elaborate rules, assassinations, and high-octane action the franchise is capable of. Future installments in the franchise will have to prove that even without Reeves leading the way,John Wickis still capable of delivering the heart-racing thrills and intense fight scenes it’s known for.
Ballerina & The High Table Show Will Have To Prove John Wick Can Continue Without Keanu
Ballerina & Under The High Table Are Proofs Of Concept For More Spinoffs & Sequels
Two of the upcomingJohn Wickspinoffs are particularly important for the future of the franchise:BallerinaandJohn Wick: Under the High Table. While there is anotherspinoff focusing on Donnie Yen’s Caineon the horizon,BallerinaandUnder the High Tableare important for two main reasons.Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, will be the first spinoff sinceThe Continentalto focus on a protagonist other than John. Meanwhile,Under the High Tablewill be the first to continue theJohn Wicktimelineafter John’s death, and also the first show sinceThe Continental.
Ballerina: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know About The John Wick Spinoff
Following the outstanding success of the first four John Wick films, the ever-popular action franchise is getting a spinoff in the form of Ballerina.
BothBallerinaandUnder the High Tableneed to prove that Keanu Reeves isn’t the only thing the franchise has to offer.Ballerinahas to show that the style ofJohn Wick- its flashy visuals, fast-paced choreography, and brutal efficiency - is transferable to a new star.Under the High Tablehas to prove that the intricateworld ofJohn Wickstill has new mysteries to solve and surprises in store. If those two projects can’t accomplish their goals, the rest of the planned spinoffs won’t have nearly the momentum they’ll need to continue theJohn Wickfranchise.
The John Wick Franchise’s Future Is Still Uncertain Over A Year After Chapter 4
The Franchise Doesn’t Seem To Know What To Do Without John Wick
Even with so many spinoffs and sequels in the works, the future ofJohn Wickisn’t very clear.John Wick: Chapter 4heavily implied that John was dead, yetJohn Wick 5has been confirmed. It’s not clear how that sequel will work with John dead, or if it will resurrect him. Additionally,some of the upcoming spinoffs will take place at a time when John is still alive, yet there’s currently no word on whether Keanu Reeves is returning to the franchise or not, either for cameos or prequels.John Wickseems somewhat rudderless at the moment, and it’s largely due to John’s sendoff.
John Wick’s Perfect Sendoff Has Put The Franchise In A Difficult Position
The Face Of The John Wick Franchise Is Changing
Though it served as the perfect farewell to John Wick as a character, his death has caused quite a few problems for theJohn Wickfranchise.Keanu Reeves is literally the face of John Wick, and without him, the franchise will have a lot less recognition. Reeves was also one of the franchise’s main draws, and it remains to be seen if anyone else can have the same charisma and appeal that he did. On top of that, the onlyJohn Wickstory that didn’t feature the titular assassin was a mediocre show, which has already degraded expectations for other spinoffs.
Every Upcoming John Wick Movie Or Spinoff
John Wick & Nobody Crossover
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Even though the future ofJohn Wickseems uncertain, there’s still a way out for the franchise. Ana de Armas is a massive star in her own right, and if it can work out the marketing, her character inBallerinacould replace John as the franchise’s central figure. Additionally, the fact thatUnder the High Tabletakes place afterJohn Wick: Chapter 4already makes it more exciting thanThe Continental, and it will only be a matter of executing upon that premise. It’s certainly not a guarantee, but the upcomingJohn Wickmovies and shows could prove that the franchise is bigger than Keanu Reeves.
John Wick
“John Wick” is a neo-noir action-thriller franchise centered around a retired hitman who returns to the criminal underworld to seek vengeance. Known for its intense and stylistic action sequences, the franchise has redefined modern action cinema with its choreographed gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and intricate world-building. The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
