The action film “John Wick: Chapter 4” has recently enjoyed a remarkable week at the box office globally, officially becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise. Starting from its wide release on March 24, 2023, the film featuring actor Keanu Reeves has set new records for the franchise’s debut.
According to Variety, this blockbuster action film secured the third position at the North American box office, just behind “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” and “The Pope’s Exorcist,” with a revenue of $7.9 million over the past weekend. The film, distributed by Lionsgate, has grossed over $160 million in North America alone and a total of $349 million worldwide, surpassing “John Wick Chapter 3 – Parabellum,” which had a total gross of $327.7 million back in 2019. Notably, “John Wick: Chapter 4” is still showing in theaters and is expected to continue boosting its box office revenue in the coming weeks.
In this thrilling new installment, the character John Wick discovers a way to defeat the High Table. However, to gain his freedom, he must confront a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe, even risking turning old friends into foes.
Alongside Keanu Reeves reprising his iconic role, the film features performances from Laurence Fishburne, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick, who portray important characters within the franchise. This fourth installment also welcomes several prominent actors making their debut in the “John Wick” universe, including Bill Skarsgård, Scott Adkins, Hiroyuki Sanada, Clancy Brown, Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama, and Natalia Tena.
The success of “John Wick: Chapter 4” raises questions about a potential fifth installment, though this remains uncertain based on developments from the fourth film. Initially, Lionsgate planned to produce both the fourth and fifth installments simultaneously, but the final decision was ultimately postponed due to concerns about the film’s quality. Keanu Reeves himself has stated he is uncertain about “John Wick: Chapter 5,” noting that he wants to assess the audience’s reaction first before determining the future direction of the franchise.
Good news for fans: although it may be a while before we see another direct sequel about John Wick, devoted followers of this franchise can look forward to external projects. Specifically, a TV series titled “The Continental,” set in the 1970s, is scheduled to be released this year, and a film titled “Ballerina” will premiere in 2024 with actress Ana de Armas in the lead role. According to recent reports, Keanu Reeves is expected to make a cameo appearance in “Ballerina.”
