Officially, John Wick 5 is No Longer Available

The next John Wick movie seems like it should be out soon when we consider Hollywood’s trends. After all, John Wick: Chapter 4 was an enormous success, smashing box office results and winning over both fans and critics. Usually, this kind of success would force Lionsgate, the company, to rapidly reveal the next film. Even still, the conclusion of John Wick: Chapter 4, which hinted that Keanu Reeves’ character John Wick might have passed away, has caused everyone to pause and consider what ought to happen next. It seems like things are moving more slowly than I had anticipated in order to produce another film.

John Wick 5 may happen, according to both Keanu Reeves and the series’ director, Chad Stahelski. They don’t appear to be rushing to get started, though. With the current news about when production would begin, this glacial approach has finally become evident. Reeves and Stahelski were reportedly part of the squad that was tipped to start filming the fifth picture in 2025, but those claims were recently debunked. This gives me the impression that John Wick 5 won’t be released very soon.

John Wick 5 Takes a Backseat to Highlander

The primary cause of the postponement of John Wick 5 is Chad Stahelski’s dedication to another project. He is slated to helm a revival of the well-known fantasy series Highlander. Henry Cavill, well known for his roles in Superman and The Witcher, will star in this new Highlander film. It is anticipated that production on this film will begin in 2025. According to a Collider article, Stahelski has stated that Highlander will be his primary focus and that John Wick 5 will not be his current priority.

Stahelski’s intention to make Highlander a successful franchise is perhaps the reason behind his decision to concentrate on it. Stahelski hopes to create a franchise that can have numerous prequels, sequels, and spinoffs, much as he did with John Wick. For this to happen, the first film must be really well-made. He has chosen to concentrate on just one film for the time being because dividing his time between two significant projects, such as Highlander and John Wick 5, could harm both.

John Wick 5 Could Be Years Away

Taking everything into consideration, it’s plausible that John Wick 5 won’t even begin production for several years. More than half of 2024 has already passed, and Stahelski has a lot on his plate with Highlander in 2025. Given that Highlander doesn’t yet have an official release date, it may arrive in 2026. In the best-case scenario, I can see Stahelski starting to plan for John Wick 5 while Highlander is in post-production, perhaps with real filming beginning in 2026.

Additionally, it’s possible that John Wick 5 won’t begin filming until late 2026 or possibly early 2027. In the event that this occurs, fans may have to wait until 2028 to find out what happens in the continuation of John Wick’s story and whether or not Keanu Reeves returns. The earliest possible release date would be 2027 if filming didn’t begin until at least 2026, even if Stahelski worked on John Wick 5 while wrapping up Highlander.

Risk of a Long Delay

Due to this probable postponement, John Wick 5 may break the franchise record for the longest interval between films. Three years had passed since the release of John Wick: Chapter 1, and only two years had passed since the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. However, the COVID-19 pandemic contributed to the four-year delay in the release of John Wick: Chapter 4. It looks like we may have to wait even longer for John Wick 5.

In the unlikely event that John Wick 5 is released five years after the last film, fans will have to wait the longest. Though the franchise is growing with new projects, this wait might be easier to manage. For instance, Donnie Yen’s character from John Wick 4 will have his own spinoff, which may debut in 2026, and Ana de Armas will feature in Ballerina, which is scheduled for release in 2025. Even if the release of John Wick 5 takes longer than anticipated, fans will still get to see more of Keanu Reeves’ character because he is set to feature in Ballerina.

In summary

In conclusion, fans may be disappointed by the news of a delay for John Wick 5, but there are still intriguing developments to look forward to in the John Wick universe. Chad Stahelski isn’t taking any chances when it comes to quality, as evidenced by his concentration on Highlander and its potential to launch a new series. Furthermore, the wait for John Wick 5 might not be as bad as we thought, with spinoffs like Ballerina on the horizon.

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