John Wick: Chapter 5 (2025?) — Officially in Development






Lionsgate officially announced John Wick: Chapter 5 at CinemaCon 2025 on April 1, confirming that Keanu Reeves will reprise his iconic assassin role, with Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee returning as producer-team leads (People.com).

However, the movie remains in early development. Stahelski and screenwriter Mike Finch are still brainstorming and writing the script, and filming is not expected to start in 2025, as the director is occupied with other projects like Highlander and Ballerina (Landmark Cinemas).


 A New Direction for an Old Legend

Director Stahelski has made it clear that Chapter 5 won’t continue the High Table storyline. Instead, the film is set to explore a completely fresh and emotionally driven narrative, centering on Wick’s journey beyond grief and vengeance (Midland Daily News).

Expect a reimagined tone and new adversaries—potentially deviating from the franchise’s traditional structure.


 Franchise Expansions & Supporting Projects

Lionsgate is simultaneously rolling out multiple John Wick spinoffs and related media:

  • “Ballerina” – Released on June 6, 2025, this film starring Ana de Armas, bridging the gap between Chapters 3 and 4, includes a cameo from Reeves (Midland Daily News, Wikipedia).

  • Animated Prequel Animated Feature – Chronicles Wick's infamous “Impossible Task” before the 2014 original. Reeves is expected to voice the character. This format will help shape Chapter 5 storytelling (People.com).

  • Caine Spinoff Film – Focused on Donnie Yen’s character, production is expected to begin later in 2025, with shooting in Hong Kong (Wikipedia).

  • TV Series “Under the High Table” – A deeper dive into the High Table’s world is underway, serving as narrative scaffolding for the fifth film (Diario AS).


 Teaser Footage

While no official trailer for Chapter 5 has been released yet, speculative teaser clips have surfaced online:

John Wick: Chapter 5 (2025) - Teaser Trailer | Keanu Reeves

(Fan-made and not an official release.)


 At a Glance Summary

Category Status
Development Officially in development since April 1, 2025
Keanu Reeves Reprising role; confirmed attachment
Director & Producers Stahelski (also focused on other films), Iwanyk, Lee, Reeves attached
Script Status Early stage; still being fleshed out
Filming Timeline Not starting in 2025; tentative for 2026 or later
Continuity Direction Departing from High Table narrative; exploring emotional reawakening
Expansion Projects Ballerina, animated prequel, Caine spinoff, "Under the High Table" series

 Final Thoughts

The world of John Wick is evolving beyond the High Table saga. While Chapter 5 has been officially greenlit, its direction remains tentative and carefully crafted. The franchise is poised to expand dynamically with new formats, stories, and characters—all paving the way for Wick’s possible return in a boldly reinvented storyline.

Keep following for updates on filming schedules, plot details, and cast confirmations as the story unfolds.