John Wickdid something truly impressive and surprising in 2017, and if Keanu Reeves returns forJohn Wick 5, the franchise will almost definitely do it again. After theending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, the future of the franchise looks somewhat uncertain. There are a number ofupcomingJohn Wickspinoffsin varying stages of development, includingAna de Armas’BallerinaandDonnie Yen’s Caine spinoff, as well as theupcoming TV showUnder the High Table. Even with so many new projects on the horizon, however, it’s not clear if Keanu Reeves will continue to play John Wick.
After10 years ofJohn Wick, Keanu Reeves is almost synonymous with the eponymous character. It’s hard to imagine anyone leading theJohn Wickfranchise, even though there are already a few contenders. As such, there’s a chance that Reeves could return to theconfirmedJohn Wick 5. The ending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, however, was a nearly perfect ending for the character, and many viewers may not want to see John’s story get overly drawn out. Luckily, theJohn Wickfranchise has already faced this exact problem seven years ago, and it solved everything beautifully.
John Wick (2014) Didn’t Need A Sequel, But Chapter 2 Was Incredible Anyway
When the originalJohn Wickcame out in 2014, it didn’t seem like it could conceivably turned into a franchise. The first movie ended with John killing Viggo Tarasov (Michael Nyqvist) and adopting his new dog from the shelter, both of which seemed like a good place to leave his emotional story.John had gotten his revenge for the death of his first dog and Marcus (Willem Dafoe), he had found a new way to move on after his wife’s passing, and he had gotten out of the assassin’s life a second time.John Wickcould have ended there, and his story would still have reached a satisfying and complete conclusion.
How Many People John Wick Kills In All 4 Movies
John Wick’s kill count across all three films has been revealed with a staggering total of on-screen deaths and almost one kill per minute of runtime.
But, obviously,John Wickdid not end with the first installment.John Wick: Chapter 2brought the assassin back in such an inventive way that it turned it into one of the biggest action franchises of modern day. Santino D’Antonio’s (Riccardo Scamarcio) marker served as both the perfect excuse to bring John back into the assassin’s life and the perfect way to expand upon theworld ofJohn Wickin an interesting and organic way. It’s rare that an “unnecessary” sequel turns out to be good, butJohn Wick 2wasn’t just good, it was amazing.
John Wick 5 Doesn’t Need To Happen But Will Most Likely Be Great If It Does
Even After John Wick 4’s Perfect Ending, The Franchise Could Make Keanu Reeves' Return Work
Now,John Wickis in a very similar situation to the one it was in back in 2017. After the ending ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, John’s story reached a natural stopping point. He seemingly died after killing Marquis, he finished his business with the High Table, and he was finally able to remember his wife peacefully.Keanu Reeves' character doesn’t have to return forJohn Wick 5, but if he does, it will likely be just as natural and great as the way he came back forJohn Wick: Chapter 2. While leaving John’s story on a note as definitive as his death would be a fitting farewell to the character, the franchise has also earned its fans' trust.
The John Wick Movies Have Earned Our Trust To Bring Back Keanu Reeves’ Character
It’s clear that ifJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski wants to bring Keanu Reeves' character back, he’s going to do it well.As impossible as it seems to continue John’s story right now, and as much as John’s death seems like the perfect ending to the legendary assassin, Stahelski will find a way. He already did it withJohn Wick 2, and the rest of the franchise has been so genre-defining and expectation-defying that he’s earned the faith of his fans. If his vision for the future ofJohn Wickincludes Keanu Reeves, he surely has a plan to reintroduce him.
Stahelski already brought John back withJohn Wick 2, and the rest of the franchise has been so genre-defining and expectation-defying that he’s earned the faith of his fans.
While reintroducing Reeves as John Wick would work, that doesn’t necessarily mean it will happen. TheJohn Wickfranchise already has quite a few irons in the fire, fromBallerinato the Caine spinoff. If one of the upcomingJohn Wickspinoffs resonates with audiences, there’s still a chance that John’s death will remain permanent. Ana de Armas or Donnie Yen could easily become the new face of theJohn Wickfranchise. If that’s the case, Keanu Reeves won’t have to come back forJohn Wick 5, though it’s good to know the franchise can always fall back on him.
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.
