Keanu Reeves officially confirmed to reprise John Wick role in new movie

Lionsgate has confirmed that Keanu Reeves will reprise the role of John Wick for an upcoming animated film. Shannon Tindle, best known for her work on Kubo and the Two Strings, will direct, with Ryan and Kaz Firpo penning a script.

The prequel is set before the events of the first film, which will see Wick complete the Impossible Task in order to free himself from the High Table and be with the love of his life, Helen.

The upcoming film will be produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee for Thunder Road, Chad Stahelski for 87Eleven Entertainment, and Reeves himself as well as Point Grey. Nathan Kahane will executive produce.

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The project was first announced by Lionsgate chair Adam Fogelson at CinemaCon2025, saying at the time: "In both animation and the world of John Wick, the possibilities are endless.

"There is no John Wick story fans are clamouring for more than the Impossible Task. Shannon’s take on that story is an incredible one, and we are beyond excited to see what John Wick can do in animation."

Longtime John Wick director Chad Stahelski added: "I’ve always been fascinated with anime. It has always been a huge influence on me, especially with the John Wick series.

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"To have the opportunity to develop a John Wick anime seems to be the perfect progression for the John Wick world.

"I feel John Wick is the perfect property for this medium – anime holds the potential to expand our world, our characters, and our action in ways unimaginable before."

Reeves first took on the role of John Wick in 2014 for the franchise's first film, and has appeared in five John Wick films in total, the most recent being 2025's Ballerina.

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