"John Wick 5 Confirmed, with Sequels Planned for the Future"
John Wick Universe Expands: New Spin-offs and Animated Prequel in the Works
The John Wick franchise is set to continue its action-packed journey with several new projects in the pipeline. Here's a breakdown of what fans can expect from the popular series.
John Wick: Chapter 5
Officially confirmed to be in development, John Wick: Chapter 5 will see Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the titular character, alongside director Chad Stahelski. Although filming will not begin in 2025, the project remains in its early stages without a specified production or release date.
Animated Prequel: John Wick: The Impossible Task
An animated prequel to the John Wick franchise is in development, titled "John Wick: The Impossible Task." The animated film will delve into the story of John Wick completing an Impossible Task to free himself from his obligations, before the events of the first movie. The project is part of the broader expansion of the John Wick universe alongside other projects such as TV series and spin-offs.
At present, there are no detailed publicly available plot specifics regarding the animated prequel. However, the film will be written by Vanessa Taylor and directed by Shannon Tindle.
Donnie Yen's John Wick Spin-off: Ballerina
Donnie Yen has been confirmed to star in a new John Wick spin-off as blind assassin Caine. Titled "Ballerina," the movie is set to arrive in June 2025. Although the parties involved have not explicitly detailed the scriptwriter or director, given Chad Stahelski's role as director in the main franchise and involvement with John Wick projects, he is likely to be related to its direction.
The movie will feature Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick. Donnie Yen will also direct the upcoming John Wick spin-off, expressing his excitement about the opportunity to work on the John Wick franchise.
Chad Stahelski, director of the John Wick live-action films, will co-produce the animated film and has expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity to expand the John Wick world in the anime medium.
Excitement for the Future
The new John Wick spin-offs are expected to elevate the franchise further, according to Donnie Yen. Chad Stahelski also expressed enthusiasm about exploring the world of Caine in the new spin-off. The new John Wick spin-off will delve into the adventures of Caine within the John Wick world.
As more precise details about the animated prequel’s plot or "Ballerina"’s creative team become available, updates will surface after the current development and marketing phases. Stay tuned for more exciting news from the John Wick universe!
Summary of Key Points:
| Project | Status | Known Details | |----------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------| | John Wick: Chapter 5 | Confirmed in development; no filming in 2025; early stage | Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski involved; no plot specifics publicly detailed yet[1][2][3] | | Animated Prequel | Known to be planned but no plot or production details surfaced | Part of expanding franchise content[1] | | Ballerina (Donnie Yen) | Scheduled for summer 2025 release | Features Donnie Yen, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane; scriptwriter and director not explicitly detailed but Stahelski probably involved[1][2] |
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