Exciting news for fans of the action-packed John Wick franchise: Lionsgate has officially announced the development of John Wick: Chapter 5. At 60 years old, Keanu Reeves is set to reprise his iconic role as the legendary hitman. The confirmation came during a thrilling reveal at CinemaCon, where Adam Fogelson, the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, took the stage to share the news. The project is in the early stages of development, with Thunder Road producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with franchise director and producer Chad Stahelski, and star and producer Keanu Reeves all returning to the fold. While no specific release date has been provided, the anticipation is already building.

The decision to greenlight another installment in the John Wick series comes as no surprise given the phenomenal success of John Wick: Chapter 4, which grossed over $440 million worldwide. Each of the first four films has achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing the box office performance of its predecessor, making the franchise a consistent hit among audiences. However, the announcement raises questions about the narrative direction, especially in light of the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4.

Warning! Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 follow.