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With so much rumor and debate swirling around theJohn Wickfranchise, director Chad Stahelski has finally set the record straight if a fifth movie is in the cards.
For the casual viewer, the possibility of aJohn Wick 5seems unlikely. Atthe end ofJohn Wick 4, John (Keanu Reeves) ultimately loses his battle with the High Table, once and for all. After a duel with Caine (Donnie Yen), John is fatally shot and succumbs to his wounds.
There was no ambiguity with this ending, but still, fans can’t get enough of theJohn Wickfranchise. Stahelski finally addressed the possibility of a continuation when he spoke withCollider. “The idea was always that, yes, John Wick ends his journey like he does at the end of the movie, and that was gonna be the end of that for now,” the director said.
As franchises of this nature have gone,John Wickhas had a good run. First premiering in 2014, it is the rare shoot-‘em-up movie franchise that lasts for a decade. And poor Reeves deserves a break. During one of the bestJohn Wickfights, John is forced to go up what appears to be a million stairs before he is kicked down more than once. Undoubtedly, that was painful for John Wick and Reeves. An iconic actor can only go through so many films. And just becauseJohn Wickhas ended, it doesn’t mean the universe is ending. Spin-offs have already made the rounds. Peacock’sThe Continental: From the World of John Wickwas a three-night event that showed how Winston (Ian McShane) got control over the hotel. The concise story was filled with as much action and lore as the films.
Fans can also expect a feature film in the future. Finally, the world ofJohn Wickwill have a female protagonist in the upcoming movie,Ballerina. Starring Ana de Armas in the title role, viewers will see another assassin bathed in blood as the character seeks vengeance upon the deaths of her family. These ventures allow Reeves the freedom to pursue other career paths while alsoconnectingJohn Wickto the spin-off. Reeves reportedly has a cameo inBallerina, and should he want to return to the fold, the door is always open. However, in light of how often Reeves has been kicked around in these films, it’s okay that he takes a break.
John Wick 4is available on Amazon Prime Video.
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