Summary
John Wick 5is officially happening, and while the highly-anticipated sequel is still years away, the wait for the fifth film won’t be as bad due to how well-prepared the franchise is. While theworld ofJohn Wickhas mostly focused on Keanu Reeves' titular assassin, things are about to change, with the franchise expanding to a point not yet seen.The variousJohn Wickspinoff projects that are in development are immensely excitingfor fans of the action series, even if they will only be filling time during the wait forJohn Wick 5.
The future of theJohn Wickfranchise was a bit uncertain after the release ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, with it’s ending making a shocking change.The fourth film ended with thedeath of John Wick, and since Keanu Reeves' character has been the face of the franchise since the very beginning, it was assumed that he would never be seen again. However, the announcement of a fifth mainlineJohn Wickmovie implies that the character will return, although nothing has been confirmed yet. However, a few more projects will release before this question is answered.
John Wick: Chapter 5 - Confirmation & Everything We Know
Despite being confirmed, John Wick: Chapter 5 is one of the most mysterious - and uncertain - upcoming movies, as the John Wick 5 news so far shows.
John Wick’s Multiple Spinoffs Will Help Make The John Wick 5 Wait Easier
It Can Satiate Fans For A Few Years
It will be a few years before the next mainlineJohn Wickmovie releases, asJohn Wick 5’s production has officially taken a backseat.Director Chad Stahelski has confirmed that he will be working on hisHighlanderreboot with Henry Cavill before starting onJohn Wick 5, meaning that it will definitely be a while until production on the fifth film even starts. This may be upsetting for some fans who are eagerly awaiting the next mainline entry, but luckily, several spinoffs will release inJohn Wick 5’s absence.
The variousJohn Wickmovie and TV spinoffsmay not be perfect substitutes for John Wick’s Baba Yaga, but they will most likely attempt to provide the same thrilling action and worldbuilding that the mainline series is known for. The world ofJohn Wickis absolutely massive, meaning that there is potential for even more spinoffs than the ones that have been announced. Thus, ifJohn Wick 5ends up getting delayed again,there are plenty of stories that could fill up this time.
10 Characters Who Must Return In John Wick 5 If Keanu Reeves Comes Back
If Keanu Reeves comes back for John Wick: Chapter 5, it should herald the return of other fan-favorite characters like Aurelio and The Bowery King.
John Wick’s Spinoffs Will Keep Fans Entertained For A Few Years
Ballerina, Caine, & The High Table
TwoJohn Wickspinoff movies have already been confirmed, with the first of these beingBallerina. Set to release in 2025,John Wick’sBallerinaspinoffwill focus on the troupe of dancer assassins that were introduced in the main series, with Ana de Armas set to star in the film. There have also been reports that aJohn Wickmovie centered on Donnie Yen’s Caine is also in the works, directly building off of the major story setup fromJohn Wick: Chapter 4. On top of that, a TV show about The High Table will round out the slate of spinoffs.
Two movies and a TV show are plenty for a few years, with it most definitely being enough to satiate franchise fans untilJohn Wick 5releases.Ballerinareleases in 2025, and since it is expected that the High Table TV show and Caine movie could be released in 2026 or 2027, then there is at least three years ofJohn Wickmedia on the way. Thus, Stahelski could easily wait until around 2027 or 2028 to releaseJohn Wick 5without having to worry about a gap in projects from the franchise.
John Wick 5 Can Afford To Take Its Time Now
It Won’t Be Rushed (Hopefully)
While the upcomingJohn Wickspinoffs are fun on their own, the best affect that they will have is that it will allowJohn Wick 5to take its time. The fourJohn Wickmovies were releasedin 2014, 2017, 2019, and 2023 respectively, with the production process of each film being incredibly close. Not starting work onJohn Wick 5until 2026 could cause Lionsgate to rush it in the absence of these spinoffs. However, theJohn Wickspinoffs could allow Lionsgate to be confident enough to give the fifth mainline film the time that it needs.
John Wick 5will definitely need a lot of time, as it will have to strike a perfect balance with Keanu Reeves' character. Bringing John Wick back to life is a risky move, but moving forward with a mainline film without Wick is equally risky, meaning that the writers need plenty of time to decide on the best path forward. Luckily, they now have time to figure out the perfect solution beforeJohn Wick 5goes into production.
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.
