John Wick 5 has officially been announced, and fans can rejoice as the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves is confirmed to reprise his iconic role. The news broke during CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, made the exciting announcement. Development for "John Wick: Chapter 5" is already underway, with key figures like Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all committed to the project. Although no specific release date has been provided yet, anticipation is building.
The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series is understandable, especially following the success of "John Wick: Chapter 4," which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the franchise has managed to outdo its predecessor at the box office, making the continuation of the saga a logical step. However, considering the conclusive ending of "John Wick: Chapter 4," the announcement of a fifth chapter may come as a surprise to some.
[Warning: Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.]