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Keanu Reeves Confirmed for 'John Wick 5' as Franchise Expands

Lionsgate announces new projects including an animated prequel and a Caine spinoff directed by Donnie Yen at CinemaCon 2025.

Overview

  • Keanu Reeves will reprise his role in 'John Wick 5,' with Chad Stahelski returning as director and producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee also onboard.
  • An animated prequel, exploring John Wick's 'Impossible Task,' will feature Reeves voicing the titular character and is directed by Shannon Tindle.
  • Donnie Yen will star in and direct a spinoff focused on his 'John Wick: Chapter 4' character, Caine, with production set to begin later this year in Hong Kong.
  • 'Ballerina,' a spinoff starring Ana de Armas and featuring a cameo by Reeves, is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025.
  • The franchise has grossed over $1 billion globally, with each installment outperforming its predecessor at the box office.