John Wick 5 Is Official — and Yes, Keanu Reeves Is Back to ‘Give John’s Story the Proper Next Step’

Exciting news for fans of the high-octane action franchise: John Wick 5 is officially in the works, with Lionsgate confirming that the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic role as the legendary hitman. The announcement came directly from Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, during a thrilling reveal at CinemaCon.

The development of John Wick: Chapter 5 is underway, with the powerhouse team of Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all set to return. While no specific release window has been announced yet, the anticipation is already building.

The decision to greenlight another installment in the mainline John Wick series comes as no surprise, especially after John Wick: Chapter 4 raked in over $440 million at the global box office. Each of the first four films has achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing the performance of its predecessor, showcasing the franchise's growing appeal and success.

However, considering the dramatic conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, some fans might find the announcement of a fifth chapter unexpected. Here's a heads-up for those who haven't seen the latest film:

Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.