More than two months after John Wick: Chapter 4 hit theaters, Lionsgate CEO Joe Drake has confirmed that the studio has started work on John Wick: Chapter 5, which is currently in the early stages of development.
More than two months after John Wick: Chapter 4 hit theaters, Lionsgate CEO Joe Drake has confirmed that the studio has started work on John Wick: Chapter 5, which is currently in the early stages of development.
During Lionsgate’s recent conference call (via comic book) Drake spoke about the future of the blockbuster franchise and revealed that the creative team has three more John Wick projects in development.
“We’re moving through this franchise now, not just in the AAA video game space, but also looking at how the regular cadence of spin-offs and television is really allowing this universe to grow so that there’s a steady cadence of a franchise that is.” clearly whets the appetite.” of the audience,” said Drake. “The official thing is that Ballerina, as you know, is the first spin-off coming out next year. We are in development of three more series including John Wick: Chapter 5 and the television series The Continental will air soon. And that’s how we build the world, and when these five films come out, they’re going to be organic — they’re going to grow organically out of how we start telling these stories. But you can count on a regular rhythm from John Wick.”
This reveal of John Wick: Chapter 5 comes after John Wick: Chapter 4 director Chad Stahelski confirmed that he and lead actor Keanu Reeves definitely won’t say no to the opportunity to learn more about the story of the titular killer to tell. Stahelski previously stated that they plan to take a break from the franchise.
John Wick franchise hits $1 billion
John Wick: Chapter 4 has grossed over $428 million at the box office worldwide, making it the highest-grossing John Wick film. This success allowed the franchise to reach the billion dollar mark at the global box office.
“John Wick (Keanu Reeves) discovers a way to defeat The High Table,” reads the synopsis of Chapter 4. “But before he can gain his freedom, Wick must face a new enemy with powerful alliances around the world and enforce it.” Turn old friends into enemies.”
John Wick: Chapter 4 Directed by Stahelski from a screenplay by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, who succeeds franchise creator Derek Kolstad. The fourth part starred Reeves, Lance Reddick, Ian McShane, Rina Sawayama, Shamier Anderson, Bill Skarsgard, Clancy Brown, Hiroyuki Sanada and Donnie Yen.