Keanu Reeves has signed a contract to return as John Wick in a Lionsgate prequel, but it will be an animated film rather than a live-action one, reports Variety.
The actor will voice the main character and serve as a producer on the project, which is currently in pre-production.
The animated film will be set before the events of the first film. In the story, John Wick carries out the “Impossible Task”, killing all of his rivals in a single night in order to free himself from his obligations to the High Table and be able to be with his beloved Helen.
The project will be directed by Shannon Tindle, who worked on the films “Kubo and the Two Strings” and “Ultraman: Rising”. The screenplay was written by Ryan and Kaz Firpo, known for the film “Eternals”. The animated prequel was announced at CinemaCon in 2025.
The “John Wick” franchise has grossed more than $1 billion at the worldwide box office. It consists of five films, including the spin-off “Ballerina” starring Ana de Armas.
In addition to the animated prequel, Lionsgate is preparing a fifth feature-length John Wick film, as well as a standalone film about the blind assassin Caine, played by Donnie Yen. The latter project is currently in post-production.
