John Wick co-creator Chad Stahelski has confirmed that a John Wick anime prequel film is in development.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on October 22, 2024, Stahelski revealed multiple spin-off projects and films are in the works for the John Wick film franchise, including a TV show, a spinoff and an animated film. Stahleski also talked about taking on the lead quality control role for the John Wick franchise on many of these upcoming projects, and also mentioned in the interview that Keanu Reaves was the first person he called on to serve as director. new supervisor, indicating the direction of supervision. throughout the upcoming series.
“We have three new things coming up: an animated movie, a TV show, a new spinoff [Donnie Yen’s Caine]. So Keanu and I are still very active in all of that and we don't want to get so big that we lose what really makes John Wick, John Wick.”
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There are no details about the upcoming release. Production of the anime has been confirmed, such as the studio and production staff that will be involved in the project. What we know from this interview is that the story revolves around answering questions about John Wick's past, including “Mission: Impossible,” the events of which allowed John Wick to give up. old life in the underworld in search of love – at least until one fateful night brought the terrifying “Baba Yaga” back to the world of the Continent. This event has always been a mystery in the series and will be revealed in the story of this upcoming anime film.
The John Wick stars Keanu Reaves as the title character – a fearsome and retired assassin brought back into the world. underworld for revenge. One fateful night created a series of 4 main films: John Wick (2014), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) John Wick Chapter 4 (2023) and a movie hit television series The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023). The series is produced and distributed by Lionsgate. An upcoming spinoff film, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, is scheduled for release on June 6, 2025.
Keanu Reaves will also play Shadow in the upcoming Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie. Although information about the cast has not been confirmed, currently, Keanu Reaves is expected to return in the upcoming John Wick anime film.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter