Despite the protagonist seemingly being killed off in the previous movie,John Wick 5is in the works, and while I love one bizarre theory about what the story could be about, it does have a glaring flaw.AfterJohn Wick: Chapter 4, there was plenty of contrasting news about whether Keanu Reeves and Chad Stahelski would be back for another film, butJohn Wick 5has been officially confirmed, creating all sorts of possibilities about what could be next for the Baba Yaga. Naturally, the most popular and likely theory is that John faked his death inChapter 4.
Considering how many near-death experiences he has overcome over the years, it’s not out of the question that the assassin would have survived his Paris showdown. He has more than enough contacts that could help him disappear and convince the rest of the world he’s dead, withChapter 5forcing him to come out of retirement for one reason or another. However, a completely different concept sounds even more appealing to me, and this wild idea would justifyKeanu Reeves returning for a newJohn Wickmoviewhile providing one of the most unique cinematic experiences in the franchise’s history.
John Wick 5 Taking Place In Hell Is A Strangely Compelling Theory
It Would Add A Fresh Dynamic To The Franchise Without Tarnishing John’s Supposed Death
Despite how ridiculous it may sound, one ambitious theory indicates thatJohn Wick 5could take place in hell, which would be surprisingly fitting. While it would be a very strange shift to have the action take place in hell, the religious symbolism throughout the franchise, alongside the fact John has taken many lives, means there is at least some logic to the proposal. Moreover,John Wickundoubtedly has some thrilling combat sequences and high-stakes moments, but the series is built on its over-the-top nature, not its realism, suggesting the hell setting wouldn’t feel too out of place.
Watching John continue to fight even in the afterlife would offer a completely fresh direction for the franchise without hurting or retconningChapter 4’s ending.
The franchise has previously featured John and Cassian having a shootout in a crowded subway station without anyone noticing, and the protagonist has popped straight up after being hit by speeding vehicles, proving it isn’t afraid to get a little far-fetched. As a result,John Wickhas become more about the spectacle and its compelling action, rather than its accuracy. With that in mind, watching John continue to fight even in the afterlife would offer a completely fresh direction for the franchise without hurting or retconningChapter 4’s ending.
It would also allow him to confront familiar foes that he has already killed and face his toughest challenge yet, with the potential promise of finally getting some peace being used to motivate him, if he can defeat them all once again.
If John Wick 5 Actually Takes Place In Hell, How Could There Be A John Wick 6?
The John Wick Franchise Looks Like It Has Plenty Of Life Left In It, But The Hell Premise Limits Its Future
As much as I love the concept ofJohn Wick 5taking place in hell, it wouldn’t leave much room for another chapter. Considering the franchise is continuing to branch out with new projects such as animated prequels and movie spinoffs, there is no end in sight for the action series. Of course,projects likeBallerinaand Caine’s solo film are proof that the creators are trying to move on from the Baba Yaga, but theimportance of Reeves' John Wick to the franchisecannot be understated, and it seems highly probable that a sixth movie could be considered.
I Think I’ve Figured Out How Keanu Reeves Returns In John Wick 5 After The End Of Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4 gave the protagonist a pretty conclusive fate, but one character may be crucial to his survival if he returns for a fifth movie.
Therefore, if John is actually dead, the hell setting would only work as a one-off since it would be near impossible to bring him back forChapter 6. There is always the chance that, by overcoming his obstacles in hell, he could be given another shot at life, but that idea runs the risk of becoming too unrealistic. This means a story set in hell would be best saved for the final installment ofJohn Wick, and considering a fifth movie has been greenlit despiteChapter 4’s perfect ending, it’s hard to see the protagonist’s story concluding inChapter 5.
