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John Wick 5 Development Hinges on Finding the Right Story

Chad Stahelski says the next film will break from the High Table saga to pursue a fresh creative path.

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Overview

  • Director Chad Stahelski is collaborating with screenwriter Michael Finch on developing a brand-new storyline for the fifth installment.
  • Lionsgate has expressed strong interest in a sequel but will only greenlight production once the narrative proves satisfying.
  • The High Table arc that concluded in Chapter 4 will no longer be the focus of John Wick 5.
  • The team plans to draft a 50-page outline that will guide script development and inform Keanu Reeves’ potential return.
  • The franchise has grossed over $1 billion globally and its universe expands today with spin-off Ballerina opening in US theaters on June 6, 2025.