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1. 'John Wick 5' is in early development despite how 'Chapter 4' ended

Yeah, we're thinking he'll be back. Just two months after "John Wick: Chapter 4" appeared to definitively end the Keanu Reeves action series, Lionsgate has confirmed a sequel is in the works. The studio's motion picture group chair, Joe Drake, casually revealed during an earnings call that a fifth "John Wick" is in early development. It will be in addition to the other upcoming projects set in the "John Wick" universe, including the TV series "The Continental" and the "Ballerina" spinoff film. "You can rely on a regular cadence of 'John Wick,'" Drake declared. This is despite the fact that — spoiler alert for "John Wick: Chapter 4" — the most recent entry seemed to kill off John Wick, though the ending was ambiguous enough that it could be reversed if Lionsgate decided it would actually like some more money. Say a prayer for Keanu Reeves' knees.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.