Keanu Reeves officially signs up for new John Wick film

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6 Nov 2026 • 4:39 PM MYT
The Independent
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Keanu Reeves officially signs up for new John Wick film

  • Keanu Reeves is set to return to his signature role in an officially greenlit animated John Wick prequel film produced by Lionsgate.
  • The feature will explore the legendary Impossible Task, a single-night mission to eliminate all rivals that allowed John Wick to temporarily leave the underworld for Helen.
  • Shannon Tindle will direct the animated project from a script written by Marvel's Eternals co-writers Ryan and Kaz Firpo.
  • Reeves will also produce the movie alongside long-time franchise producers Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, and Chad Stahelski.
  • The film expands the billion-dollar franchise alongside other spin-offs including Ballerina, a Caine standalone movie, and a potential fifth live-action instalment.

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