AlthoughJohn Wick: Chapter 4had a definitive ending, a bizarreJohn Wick 5theory somehow perfectly explains the return of Keanu Reeves' character.John Wick: Chapter 4endedwith John (Reeves) killing Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), effectively granting himself and Caine (Donnie Yen) freedom from the High Table. In his final moments, John sits on a set of stairs and thinks about his wife before succumbing to his injuries.John WickcharactersWinston (Ian McShane) and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) are then seen talking over his gravestone in the final scene.
While the ending ofChapter 4assertsJohn Wick is dead, Lionsgate later confirmedJohn Wick 5is in development. Director Chad Stahelski also stated the end of the latest movie was supposed to be up to interpretation surrounding whether the skilled assassin is really dead, or now in hiding. Despite this, the latest film wrapped up his story definitively, leaving little room for more. However,one theory aboutJohn Wick 5somehow perfectly reveals how he can return, making for the wildest prediction yet about the sequel.
John Wick 5 Is Set In Hell – Bizarre Theory Explained
John’s Final Task Is To Escape The Afterlife
On the r/FanTheories subreddit, userHuntingtheWumpustheorized thatJohn Wick 5could take place in Hell. This stems from Viggo (Michael Nyqvist) telling John he’d see him in Hell at the end of the original movie. The theory hypothesizes this was more than a threat, but a promise, withJohn Wick 5forcing John to traverse Hell, dueling with everyone he’s ever killed. Since theJohn Wicktimelineis littered with religious symbolism, including John’s tattoos, it would conceivably make sense for his story to end by having to literally fight through Hell.
TheJohn Wick: Chapter 4song “Eye for an Eye,” sung by Rina Sawayama, contains the lyrics “I’ll see you in Hell on the other side,” another potential connection to the theory.
The theory also postulates John’s final fight would be against Viggo, since he was the antagonist who began the movie’s storyline in the first place. Finally,John Wick 5’s storywould end with his wife, Helen (Bridget Moynahan) and his dog, Daisy (Andy), saving himand bringing him to Heaven. While Nyqvist’s death in 2017 axes the potential of Viggo returning, the rest of HuntingtheWumpus' theory seems like a wild yet somehow reasonable way the next movie in the franchise could play out.
John Wick 5 Taking Place In Hell Would Strangely Work
It Might Not Be Fire & Brimstone, Though
IfJohn Wick 5were set in Hell, it wouldn’t need to pull from recent interpretations in media like the animated seriesHazbin Hotelor the first-person shooter gameDoom: Eternal.
Although theJohn Wickmovieshave been largely grounded in reality, sending the character to Hell as his swan song would be the perfect continuation without retconning his death. John could run into plenty of enemies like Santino D’Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio), Ares (Ruby Rose), Iosef (Alfie Allen), and Killa Harkan (Scott Adkins). He could also find allies who’ve gone there for their assassin lifestyles as well, such as Marcus (Willem Dafoe).This would make for one last tribute to the franchise’s lead character, giving him further closure in a unique setting.
However, ifJohn Wick 5were set in Hell, it wouldn’t need to pull from recent interpretations in media like the animated seriesHazbin Hotelor the first-person shooter gameDoom: Eternal. Instead,John could be sent to a world seemingly like Earth, only to later realize it’s Hell in disguise. This could keep the series feeling as grounded as the previous entries while offering creative leeway for its setting. It would also keep the idea of John in Hell from feeling too jarring, replacing the fire and brimstone with a familiar cityscape instead.
Interestingly, theDoomfranchise - which features a nameless character killing demons in Hell - has some similarities toJohn Wick, such as intensely violent kills and both lead characters having a pet named Daisy (a rabbit inDoom’s case) whose death motivates their stories.
There Aren’t Many Great Ways To Bring John Wick Back After Chapter 4
Which Helps John In Hell Make Even More Sense
The fact John being in Hell makes sense shows how complicated it would be to resurrect the characterfor another movie. WhileJohn Wick 5has potential,Chapter 4offered perfect bookends, giving him a way to finally be at peace. The best way for that rest to be shattered is if it takes place in the afterlife, forcing John to directly confront his past before he’s allowed to see his wife again. While it’d be a major shift for the franchise, it’s also one of the few ways he could return without cheapening the ending of the fourth movie.
While it would be difficult to bring John back for a fifth installment without losing the definitive ending ofChapter 4, him being in hell duringJohn Wick 5could provide the perfect, new finale. Since plenty of familiar faces could show up, alongside potential enemies John made before the movie series,it would be a strange yet sensible way for Reeves to return to the franchise.Although it would push the limits of the believable, it could still serve as confirmation that John’s fight for a happy ending mattered.
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.
