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# JOHN WICK 5 CONFIRMED TO BE IN DEVELOPMENT
Lionsgate has confirmed that John Wick 5 is in the works, despite the previous movie suggesting the franchise may pivot away from the character of John Wick himself. According to Lionsgate, the new movie will be part of an organic and growing world, with a regular cadence of John Wick expected.
# BUILDING OUT THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK
“We’re building out the world and when that five movie comes, it will be organic — will be organically grown out of how we’re starting to tell those stories,” said Lionsgate’s president of motion picture production, Peter Drake.
At present, the studio is also exploring various spin-offs, such as Ballerina and The Continental, as well as the development of a John Wick video game. Lionsgate has been clear about its desire to keep the franchise going, and Drake’s recent comment indicates that the studio has found a way to continue the story of John Wick.
# THE POSSIBILITY OF MORE KEANU REEVES AS JOHN WICK
Back in April, Chad Stahelski, the director of John Wick: Chapter 4, said that he was open to the idea of continuing John Wick’s story with Keanu Reeves if and when the situation felt right. With Drake now confirming the development of John Wick 5, it seems that the necessary conditions have been met for Reeves to potentially step back into the role once again.
In conclusion, Lionsgate has confirmed that John Wick 5 is in development, as part of an ongoing world-building initiative that includes spin-offs and a potential video game. While the previous movie hinted at a shift away from the character of John Wick, it seems that the franchise will continue with a regular cadence of movies centered around the iconic character.
