Summary
John Wick: Chapter 5filming start rumors have reportedly been debunked. Released in 2023,John Wick: Chapter 4ended in explosive and ambiguous fashion as Keanu Reeves' titular assassin seemingly succumbed to his wounds after a duel with Donnie Yen’s Caine. Shortly after the fourth film was released and became a box office success.John Wick: Chapter 5was announced by Lionsgate despiteChapter 4’s ending, though what form it will take, and whether Reeves will be involved, remains unclear.
However, according toCollider,John Wick: Chapter 5will not start filming next year, reportedly debunking earlier rumors suggesting that production would begin sometime in 2025.Collider’s sources confirm that while a fifth film is still possible, it won’t start filming next year. If the project does move forward, Chad Stahelski will be the director, and no one else.
The John Wick Franchise Future Explained
Spinoffs Are On The Way
While he will reportedly directJohn Wick: Chapter 5if it happens,Stahelski’s full focus is currently on theHighlanderreboot, which he is writing, directing, and producing. The project is set to start shooting in Scotland early next year with Henry Cavill starring in the lead role. This would have conflicted with theJohn Wick: Chapter 5rumors that filming would start sometime in 2025, which have now reportedly been debunked.
Stahelski, who directed the first fourJohn Wickmovies to much success, was recently assigned to a special role at Lionsgate to manage both theJohn WickandHighlanderfranchises, due to his exceptional work with the studio.TheJohn Wickfranchise is due to expand with theupcoming release ofBallerina, featuring Ana de Armas in the lead role alongside the return of Ian McShane as Winston Scott, the late Lance Reddick, and Reeves. However, this is the only planned addition to the Wick universe on the film front.
John Wick Full Timeline Explained: When Each Movie & Spinoff Takes Place
The John Wick films and spinoffs have been released over a span of ten years. The In-universe storyline has a surprisingly shorter timeline.
A new television series is also currently being developed, and it appears to be intended as a follow-up to the events ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4. That project should become a priority for Stahelski after he finishes filming theHighlanderreboot. Although theJohn Wickfranchise holds significant importance for Stahelski, and he intends to approach it with great care in the future, his immediate focus is on theHighlanderreboot instead ofJohn Wick: Chapter 5.
John Wick
“John Wick” is a neo-noir action-thriller franchise centered around a retired hitman who returns to the criminal underworld to seek vengeance. Known for its intense and stylistic action sequences, the franchise has redefined modern action cinema with its choreographed gunfights, hand-to-hand combat, and intricate world-building. The series explores themes of loyalty, honor, and survival in a secret society of assassins.
