Keanu Reeves' John Wick Prequel Movie Fate Finally Confirmed At Lionsgate

Keanu Reeves is definitely coming back for the new John Wick prequel movie.

Following his apparent departure from the franchise with Chapter 4‘s ending, discussions of a potential return from Reeves have swirled, with Lionsgate eventually announcing in April 2025 that both the animated prequel movie and a proper Chapter 5 were moving forward with him back as the iconic assassin. In the time since, it was also confirmed that Donnie Yen would be directing and starring in a Caine spinoff movie, which wrapped production in July 2026.

Nearly two years after the studio previously confirmed its plans to produce the project, Lionsgate (per TheWrap) has confirmed the fate of Reeves’ John Wick animated prequel movie, giving it the official greenlight for production. The film is being helmed by Ultraman: Rising‘s Shannon Tindle, while Ryan and Kaz Firpo are attached to pen the script, replacing the previously announced Vanessa Taylor.

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