Following “Ballerina,” a Fifth “John Wick” Movie Has Been Confirmed

John Wick will never die.

And by “John Wick,” we might not necessarily be referring to the man himself, as played by Keanu Reeves in the first four films. By all accounts, Reeves’ nearly indestructible assassin died a noble death at the end of the last installment, John Wick: Chapter 4. We knew we’d be given another glimpse at the man in the upcoming spinoff, Ballerina, which stars Ana de Armas as Eva Macarro as she begins training as an assassin in the traditions of the Ruska Roma. Ballerina is set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, which made it possible for Reeves to have a cameo in the film. Director Len Wiseman helms Ballerina, with a little help from longstanding John Wick mastermind director Chad Stahelski, who provided some punch-ed up new action sequences. 

Speaking with Comicbook.com, Lionsgate EVP and head of Global Products and Experiences Jennifer Brown confirmed that John Wick 5 is officially in the works.

“Up next, of course, is Ballerina, which is our first spin-off movie and [we] can’t wait for that to release to the world. Of course, we’ve announced we’re working on a fifth John Wick film. I think there are more spinoffs to come, a TV series, a video game. We’ve shared that we’re developing a fifth John Wick film. [John Wick] may be [dead]. We are all on bated breath waiting to find out.”

So yes, John Wick himself might not return for the fifth installment, but the flagship franchise will carry on. How the fifth Wick will carry on the titular assassin’s legacy is anyone’s guess, especially considering the man who offed him in Chapter 4, Donnie Yen’s Caine, is getting his own spinoff movie (Yen might even direct that film.)

As for a surprise Reeves resurrection, it’s best not to put any emotional investment there. Reeves has stated that he loved playing the role, but it took a considerable toll on him physically and returning for another go-round at 60 years old (yes, it’s shocking, he looks so much younger) might be too much.

Reeves fans, and we are legion, need not worry about not seeing him soon—he’s got another action film, BRZRKR, from director Justin Lin, that’s based on a comic from Matt Kindt, adapted by screenwriter Mattson Tomlin.

For more on all things John Wick, check out these stories:

Ana de Armas is En Pointe in First Trailer for “John Wick” Spinoff “Ballerina”

“John Wick: Chapter 4” Sequel Series in The Works From Keanu Reeves & Chad Stahelski

Keanu Reeves Told the “John Wick: Chapter 4” Team He Wanted Wick to Die at the End

Featured image: Keanu Reeves as John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 4. Photo Credit: Murray Close