The John Wick franchise continues to expand with new movies. Production studio Lionsgate is planning to add a new movie to the popular action franchise after the global box office success of John Wick: Chapter 4’s success at the global box office, Lionsgate is considering adding a new movie to the popular action franchise. Here are the first claims about John Wick 5.
Negotiations for John Wick 5 are underway
Lionsgate Motion Picture President Joe Drake said in a recent statement that the studio is eager to get John Wick 5 ready. However, noting that Chapter 4 was released last year, he said that the new movie is not likely to be released immediately.
“We’re all going to take some time off, and then we’ll go through ideas about whether there’s a credible way to get to five,” Drake said. A spinoff project could also be an option to further expand the John Wick universe, he said.
Chapter 4 made a big splash on its opening weekend, earning $73.8 million in the US and $141.4 million worldwide. It also set new box office records for the series. It exceeded opening expectations and proved that audiences are interested.
Director Chad Stahelski stated that Chapter 4 was intended to be the last story of Keanu Reeves and John Wick. But box office results have caused Lionsgate to reevaluate the franchise. Although Reeves and Stahelski don’t want to make more movies, a new story could be started.
On the other hand, the world of John Wick will continue to expand with Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas as a hit woman. The great momentum the franchise has gained could finally expand with John Wick 5.