The John Wick franchise is in growth mode as everybody waits to see if Keanu Reeves returns for John Wick 5. The collection is contemporary off releasing its first spinoff, Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas. Regardless of having a John Wick cameo, the movie didn’t generate important field workplace returns, exhibiting simply how difficult it will likely be for this universe to flee Baba Yaga’s shadow.
Formally talking, 2026 goes to be a niche yr for John Wick. Lionsgate has not dated any new films linked to the motion franchise on its calendar for this coming yr. However, there’s a good probability {that a} massive change will come and put a brand new John Wick film into the world someday in 2026.
Donnie Yen’s Caine Spinoff Might Be Prepared For A Late 2026 Launch
Lionsgate formally confirmed information of a Caine spinoff at CinemaCon 2025, and Donnie Yen’s return because the lethal mercenary may occur ahead of anticipated. The film goes to construct on John Wick: Chapter 4‘s credit tease of Caine and Akira (Rina Sawayama) going head-to-head.
As a part of the CinemaCon 2025 presentation, it was revealed that Yen will direct the spinoff along with starring in it. Lionsgate additionally revealed that the plan was for a late 2025 begin to manufacturing. Yen and Lionsgate haven’t introduced that the film is in manufacturing because the yr involves an in depth, however it’s potential it was filmed in Hong Kong with out a lot fanfare.
If the Caine film has already began filming or will start early in 2026 after a delay, there’s a cheap probability it will likely be able to launch close to the top of the yr. The John Wick spinoff has been touted as an “ode to kung fu films” by franchise director/producer Chad Stahelski (by way of THR).
Yen is among the most expert kung fu film stars round, and he ought to be capable to make this spinoff effectively and with out a want for important CGI enhancements afterward. As long as placing the script to display screen goes easily, there is no purpose why this movie would wish to attend till 2027 to reach. A fall or winter 2026 launch date may very well be good for Caine.
This could additionally guarantee Lionsgate retains a gradual move of John Wick releases coming as they form of John Wick 5. Reeves cannot play John Wick eternally, so it is paramount that the studio finds different characters audiences will observe on the massive display screen if this franchise goes to proceed long run. Releasing a (hopefully) superior kung fu film that includes a standout character is a great manner to try this and take a look at John Wick‘s hand at doing spinoffs as soon as once more.
- Writers
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Mattson Tomlin
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Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski