After the conclusion of John Wick 4, a fifth installment seemed unlikely, especially with Keanu Reeves’ character seemingly being killed off. However, the upcoming spinoff, Ballerina, has made Keanu Reeves’ return inevitable. Set between the third and fourth movies, Ballerina’s plotline makes Reeves’ involvement logical.
John Wick’s box office performance is another reason why a fifth installment appears to be a certainty. Each movie has increased its box office earnings, with John Wick 4 grossing $440.1 million, proving that the franchise is still growing. The trend suggests that John Wick will continue to be a successful franchise, making it likely that Keanu Reeves will return for John Wick 5.
The franchise’s success is not limited to its mainline movies. John Wick’s box office earnings, from the first to the fourth installment, have collectively grossed over $1 billion. The only possible reason for a hiatus could be through spinoffs, but John Wick’s popularity and box office performance make it hard to imagine Reeves not returning for the next main film.
The success of John Wick: Chapter 4 has cemented the franchise’s status as a blockbuster action series, with critics and audiences alike praising its action sequences and world-building. The franchise’s ability to adapt to changing circumstances, such as the introduction of new characters, will ensure its continued relevance in the action film genre.