Every John Wick Movie Keanu Reeves Is Returning In & How

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Enthusiasts of the John Wick movie series are buzzing with anticipation over how the lethal assassin might reappear in upcoming films. The fourth chapter of this hit action saga, titled John Wick: Chapter 4, appeared to end with the demise of the main character, portrayed by Keanu Reeves. Yet, whispers about forthcoming projects suggest that the cherished character could potentially rise from the dead.

Here’s everything we know about Keanu Reeves’ return as John Wick in future projects.

How is Keanu Reeves’ John Wick returning in multiple movies after death?

2023 saw the launch of John Wick: Chapter 4, and its director, Chad Stahelski, subsequently announced that Keanu Reeves would feature in all future installments of this series. Initially, it appeared as if Chapter 4 marked the conclusion for our assassin protagonist, John Wick. Yet, the creative team has delivered some exciting news – John Wick is set to make a comeback with even more thrilling action!

John Wick Chapter 5 – Is he alive?

As a die-hard fan, I was thrilled to learn on April 1, 2025 at CinemaCon that Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski will be back for John Wick: Chapter 5! This tantalizing news suggests that our favorite gun-toting assassin might have survived the ending of Chapter 4 after all. Interestingly, Director Stahelski had hinted earlier that this new chapter wouldn’t follow directly from the previous installment, but would instead offer a fresh storyline. As for the specifics of the plot, it’s all top-secret for now. So, we’re left guessing whether Wick really bit the dust or not.

It’s no secret that enthusiasts are hopeful John Wick will return with more thrilling action. Many suspect his death was faked alongside Winston’s, opting for a peaceful existence instead. Yet, these are merely theories as of now. The makers have yet to announce a specific release date, but it’s speculated we might see the movie in 2028.

Ballerina – A prequel to John Wick: Chapter 4

John Wick: Ballerina” is a spin-off from the John Wick movie series, set between the events of Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4. This implies that John Wick (played by Keanu Reeves) is still alive and will be part of the main cast. In this film, Ana de Armas portrays Eve Macarro, a ballerina turned assassin in the Ruska Roma community. The movie is scheduled for a theatrical release on June 6, 2025.

John Wick animated prequel

In development for the John Wick series are several upcoming projects, one of which is an animated prequel. At CinemaCon, Lionsgate announced that Shannon Tindle will direct this project, and it’s set to be a full-length film. Vanessa Taylor has been tapped as the screenwriter. The movie acts as a prelude to the initial John Wick film, with Keanu Reeves anticipated to reprise his role as Wick, providing the voice. It will portray the lethal assassin tackling the infamous “impossible task” he owed to the High Table prior to marriage – a task that is deemed impossible by the organization itself. (According to The Hollywood Reporter)

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2025-04-02 13:10