After the success of the previous four John Wick movies, fans were eager for John Wick 5. There is one slight problem, however. John is dead, and director Chad Stahelski and the crew are still trying to figure out how to bring Keanu Reeves’ iconic character back without altering the events that have already taken place.
When is John Wick: Chapter 5’s expected release date?
While John Wick 5 was seemingly confirmed, Chad Stahelski’s latest interview with The Hollywood Reporter suggests that there are issues that still need to be addressed. Speaking to the publication, Stahelksi revealed they were still unsure of the story or how to incorporate John Wick in the proposed fifth film.
This problem arises because John’s story ended with the fourth film. “I’m not going to lie to you, it’s a bit of a conundrum. Me and Mike Finch — the writer on 4 who’s also writing 5 — we’ve got a pretty good story that I think is cool. Once we have a 50-page book, and if we’re feeling it, we’ll sit with Keanu and shape this thing,” said the director in the interview.
So if John Wick 5 does come out, fans should not expect it very soon. Stahelski is also working on Highlander with Henry Cavill, which means that the John Wick movie’s release date could be pushed to 2027 or, more realistically, 2028.
Who could be in John Wick: Chapter 5’s cast?
As the film is still in the writing stages, there is no update on John Wick 5’s casting. Of course, Keanu Reeves will return, and the filmmakers also expect other cast members, like Ian McShane, to join him. The film could add Ana de Armas‘ character, as she is now part of the universe. Fans speculate that characters like Caine (Donnie Yen) or Sofia (Halle Berry) could return.
If the film moves forward, more details about the cast will be available.
What could John Wick 5’s plot be about?
The primary issue of John Wick 5’s plot is how to bring the protagonist back from the dead. It would have to take either of the two paths for this. The creators can set it before the events of John Wick 4, perhaps between two earlier films. If that does not happen, the fifth film will have to address John’s fate. It will need to show how he possibly faked his death to escape the clutches of the High Table.
Anyhow, it will also contain more villains and a lot more action. There will be more updates about the film soon.
