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Eric Eisenberg

Will We Ever See John Wick Director's Cuts? Chad Stahelski Explains

Keanu Reeves as John Wick in John Wick: Chapter 4

In four movies released over the course of nine years, the John Wick franchise unfolded one of the greatest action series we have ever seen hit the big screen. With the skills of director Chad Stahelski, star Keanu Reeves, and a whole bunch of talented stunt performers and filmmakers on full display, the movies deliver everything that any genre fan could want – including a satisfying ending with John Wick: Chapter 4. It’s been an epic ride, but there is still always a question that persists with studio-made franchise films: have we seen the best version of each chapter? Could we ever see Director’s Cuts John Wick and its three sequels?

The latter is a query I posed to Chad Stahelski earlier this year prior to the theatrical release of John Wick: Chapter 4 – and with the blockbuster soon to hit the home video market, it’s a subject as relevant as ever. In response, the filmmaker explained that there are what could be called expanded cuts that he keeps for his own personal enjoyment, but he credits his relationship with Lionsgate for being the reason why John Wick Director’s Cuts likely won’t be a thing. Said Stahelski,

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