Lionsgate has officially announced that John Wick 5 is in the works, with the 60-year-old Keanu Reeves reprising his iconic role as the titular assassin. The confirmation came during a thrilling reveal at CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, the chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, took the stage to share the exciting news. Development on John Wick: Chapter 5 has already kicked off, with the powerhouse team of Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and of course, star and producer Keanu Reeves, all set to return. While no specific release date has been announced yet, anticipation is already building among fans.

The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series is hardly surprising, considering the monumental success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each film in the franchise has impressively outperformed its predecessor, showcasing a rare and remarkable trend in box office performance. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction, especially given the conclusive ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.

Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.