Lionsgate announces 'John Wick: Chapter 5' with the return of Keanu Reeves; there will be an animated prequel and a spinoff

Continuing with Lionsgate's turn at Cinemacon, the study also addressed news of one of its most successful franchises, John Wick.

In the month of June the spinoff will be released in cinemas Ballerinastarring Ana de Armas, but that will not be the end of the saga, because during the panel in the convention in Las Vegas, the study confirmed that the franchise has given Green Light to the Development of John Wick: Chapter 5with him Return of Keanu Reeves like John Wickdespite the destiny of his character in the previous delivery, and the return of Chad Stahelski as director and producer, along with Basil Wanyk and Erica Lee as producers.

Adam Folgeson, VP de Lionsgate Films Dijo:

“Keanu, Chad, Basil and Erica would not return unless they had something really phenomenal and original to say about these characters and this world. We are looking forward to the public seeing where this trip takes us.”

Iwanyk and Lee joined the statements:

“It is essential to tell this story correctly and take the next adequate step to John's story. It is exciting to take the first step in that path.”

Chapter 4 Released in cinemas in March 2023, it is the highest grossing film of the entire franchise, with more than $ 440 million at the world box office. The four films have a global box of more than $ 1,000 million.

Besides, Reeves will lend his voice to John Wick in the animated prequel directed by Shannon Tindle (Ultraman: Rising) and written by Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water).

The indiewire report explains:

“Wait that the movie [animada] Wick is as stylized, full of action and aimed at a mature audience as any of the real action films.

The animated feature film, even without a title, will go back to before the events of the first John Wick film in 2014 and will analyze how Wick worked to complete the legendary “impossible task” that has been anticipated in the franchise. He will represent the hard test that forced Wick to kill all his rivals on one night, a task that allowed him to free himself from his obligation with the High Table and live with the love of his life, Helen. ”

Finally, a new spinoff entitled was launched Cainecon Donnie Yen Returning to his role as the blind murderer Caine John Wick 4. Yen will be the director.