It’s not an April Fool’s joke: John Wick 5 is finally, officially in the works.
The John Wick saga is one of the most surprising successes of the decade, but its longevity wasn’t always a sure thing. Across four stylized, ultraviolent films, director Chad Stahelski and star Keanu Reeves rewrote the blueprint for action spectacle. Reeves’ star power was established anew, while Stahelski became one of the most in-demand genre filmmakers in Hollywood. After John Wick: Chapter 4, the dynamic duo seemed ready to go their separate ways. Reeves’ eponymous hero seemed to finally bite the dust, leaving the franchise in total flux. Fans have spent the past two years wondering if Wick would ever return — and after a whole lot of beating around the bush, Reeves is finally back as the Baba Yaga.
