All 4 Upcoming Movies and Shows in the 'John Wick' Universe
Dozens of potential 'John Wick' follow-ups and spinoffs have been discussed recently, but only 4 are confirmed.
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Dozens of potential
John Wick follow-ups and spinoffs have been discussed recently. There has been talk of an
Atomic Blondecrossover, which David Leitch admitted was "fun to think about." There has also been talk of a crossover with
Nobody, which Derek Kolstad (creator of both franchises) admitted was interesting but would be difficult because the movies are distributed by different companies (Lionsgate and Universal).
Additionally, Halle Berry revealed that there were discussions for a film featuring her iconic character, Sofia from
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. Rumors of a movie about The Bowery King, portrayed in the franchise by Laurence Fishburne, also surfaced. Away from that, a
Ballerina sequel is likely to happen, with Ana de Armas set to reprise her role, though there has been no official word.
All these are merely ideas being floated, and in Hollywood, many things get discussed that never come to fruition. However, franchise fans shouldn’t worry about the future, as there are 4 projects confirmed to be in development and set to premiere within the next two years. These include 3 movies and 1 TV show.
‘John Wick: Chapter 5’
A fifth movie was announced as early as 2020, with Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer confirming that he intended to keep the wheels of John Wick’s 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 turning. The original plan was to shoot it back-to-back with the fourth installment, but the studio and director agreed to move forward with
Chapter 4 first, since that particular installment contained a franchise-defining moment. That moment would turn out to be revealed to be
John Wick’s death, putting the future of the franchise in doubt. However, in April 2025, a fifth installment was officially announced at CinemaCon, with Reeves set to reprise the eponymous role.
The Resurrection of Wick
Fans are now curious to see where the franchise will go. Will this be
John Wick: Zombies? Or will it be
John Weak? On a realistic level, the ex-assassin ought to be plagued by serious health issues even if he survives. Director Chad Stahelski disclosed that the new movie’s plot will not feature the titular character running afoul of the High Table as has been the case, and will instead have Wick facing fresh threats. This is great news since the High Table plot has often been described as too complex for casual audiences. Hopefully, the franchise goes back to basics before it faces the
Fast & Furious problem.
In an age where every franchise tries to be too smart, we could use a simple movie. A movie that makes you leave the theater exit shaken with ecstasy, but with a sense of surprise, too, at being so easily thrilled. Perhaps, going forward, John Wick should face a new threat in each installment. Wouldn’t that be fun?
‘John Wick: Under the High Table’
In 2023, Chad Stahelski revealed that another spin-off television series was being developed after
The Continental. Stahelski wasn’t involved in the first TV show, but he is set to be hands-on this time, directing several episodes. The sad news is that John Wick will not feature. In August 2024, the show was officially greenlit with the title
John Wick: Under the High Table. Events will take place after
Chapter 4 and focus on new characters who strive to usurp the High Table.
New Players Looking To Fill the Vacuum
Despite being a decent action TV show,
The Continental was panned by critics, so fingers will be crossed for the next small-screen project. Fans have every reason to be excited since Staheleski hasn’t been sidelined, as was the case in the previous show. If everything goes according to plan, we should witness the same neatly choreographed action sequences that often play out in the movies.
The filmmaker also revealed that
Under the High Table will explore various cultures of the world. We can thus expect Bond-like globetrotting adventures, with assassins from all corners of the globe. Still, it’s all a big risk since Staheleski and his team risk diluting the franchise. There is a good reason why major action franchises have always avoided the TV route. More recently, Marvel Studios even announced a change in strategy, aiming to make fewer TV shows going forward. Fingers crossed!
Untitled Caine Movie
Chances of a Caine spinoff always looked likely after Donnie Yen’s impressive showing in
Chapter 4. In May 2024, it was officially announced that a movie centered around Yen’s character, Caine, was in development. Lionsgate confirmed the project in April 2025 at CinemaCon, with Donnie Yen also serving as director in addition to taking the lead role.
The Reign of Caine
Judging by the words of various parties involved, we should expect a modern-day classic Hong Kong-style
kung-fu movie, a good thing since there has been a shortage of such pictures in Hollywood recently. And boy, didn’t they select the right character for a spinoff. We’ve already seen what Caine is capable of. By targeting him, villains will always be messing with the wrong lad. He can turn all the violence back on his foes, becoming the unquestioned master of comeuppance. Keanu Reeves better watch, as Ip Man might just outshine him, making the franchise his own. The Wing Chun master doesn’t joke around.
But we do hope that this won't be the kind of American Kung-fu movie that has nothing to do with the serious Chinese themes it claims to present. We hoped it wouldn’t be a Hollywood-spangled riff with unexplored Asian references that feel like nothing but an ancient artifact deposited in a museum. It would also be great if it utilized the talents of Asia’s finest actors, like the comely Michelle Yeoh, the high-flying Tony Jaa, and Iko Uwais.
Untitled Animated Prequel Movie
A
John Wick anime-style movie was announced way back in 2023. Initially conceptualized as a TV show, Stahelski later clarified that the plans had been changed and that the project would now be a feature film. The story will take place chronologically before the events of the 2014 movie and depict the titular character's legendary mission that enabled him to be free from the High Table’s clutches, allowing him to get married. Lionsgate officially announced the project in April 2025 at CinemaCon, with Reeves confirmed to reprise his role through voice acting.
Time To Get Colorful
This sure is a must for all fans. We cannot wait to see the saga unfold in striking, complex animation. Lionsgate is likely to splash big money on this, so we’ll definitely have some of the world’s best animators working on the project. The move also opens the franchise to a bigger fanbase. The creative choice ought to be lauded, too, because
Chapter 4 performed extremely well in Japan and the studio needed to maintain the level of thrill it had offered to its Asian customers.
Performance-wise, Keanu Reeves should be expected to impress. The superstar has been a part of numerous animated productions during his career, including
DC League of Superpets, Toy Story 4, Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and
The SpongeBob Movie. Vanessa Taylor will be writing the movie, which is great news as she is an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, courtesy of her work in
The Shape of Water. Additionally, she was nominated for two Emmys for her work on
Game of Thrones.
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Other than that, if your looking to kill some time. I would definitely suggest this movie.
