John Wick 5 Hopes Sparked as Producer Teases Next-Level Franchise Future

Fans of the adrenaline-fueled John Wick series, take note: producer Erica Lee has shared fresh insights into the potential for John Wick 5 and the future of the high-octane franchise. In an exclusive discussion with Screen Rant, Lee revealed her vision for the next instalment, but with a catch — “the stars will have to align” to bring Keanu Reeves’ iconic character back to life for a fifth chapter.

Reflecting on the storyline, Lee described a fifth film as a “great idea,” particularly in light of John Wick: Chapter 4, where the legendary hitman’s journey seemed to come to a definitive end. The producer admitted to feeling the weight of expectation following the fourth film, stating, “I think we set this bar so high in [John Wick: Chapter 4] and we left it all on the table. I say we burn the house down when we make the movie.” The intense statement echoes the ambition behind the franchise’s notoriously relentless pace and visually striking action sequences. Lee emphasized that if they do decide to make another movie, it has to push boundaries even further.

Discussing the possible storyline, Lee noted the immense pressure to get the fifth instalment right, expressing that it would require an “incredible idea” to maintain the franchise’s high standards. “So I think to pull it all together, it has to be a great idea and the stars have to align, and there’s a lot of pressure to get that right,” she shared. Her words signal a deep commitment to crafting a worthy continuation of the John Wick legacy, rather than simply capitalizing on the series’ box-office success. She elaborated that bringing the character back would only make sense if the story resonates as deeply as previous chapters and propels the franchise to new heights.

While John Wick 5 remains in limbo, the universe is still expanding. The franchise has already introduced spin-offs to keep fans engaged with its captivating world. Notably, The Continental, a Prime Video series, delves into the backstory of the Continental Hotel, a central hub for assassins in the John Wick universe. The show explores the establishment’s early days and provides further depth to the lore of the criminal underworld John Wick inhabits. Meanwhile, Ballerina, another spin-off starring Ana de Armas, is set to premiere in June 2025. This film will explore the world of trained ballerina assassins and promises to deliver the same high-intensity action that fans expect.

In a world where Hollywood reboots and sequels can sometimes feel repetitive, Lee’s careful approach suggests that if John Wick 5 were to come to fruition, it would be crafted with the same dedication and drive that turned the first four films into action movie classics. As she puts it, the next installment, should it happen, must “burn the house down.”

Though no concrete details have emerged about the next potential chapter, Erica Lee’s comments offer hope and excitement to fans who continue to speculate on what a John Wick 5 might look like. With spin-offs keeping the momentum alive, the John Wick franchise shows no signs of fading. However, whether Reeves will return as the dog-loving, vengeance-driven assassin is still up in the air — and, as Lee says, the stars truly do have to align.