John Wick 4 delays its premiere until 2023

A mysterious teaser gives us information about the new release date.

When John Wick it premiered in 2014, no one thought it would become such a successful franchise. The film starring Keanu Reeves definitely exceeded the expectations of the audience and critics despite telling a story that we have already seen on many occasions. Much of his success is the work of Reeves, one of the most beloved actors in the industry, both by colleagues and by the public that comes to see his films, and the other part is because he created a world of murderers quite original and with many possibilities. In that sense, John Wick: Chapter 4 is one of the most anticipated releases, but unfortunately we will have to wait longer to see it in theaters.

It is not news to say that several productions and films were seriously affected by the global pandemic. In the case of those already ready for release, many production companies decided to wait a little to ensure better profits in a context where a good part of the cinemas are closed or with limited tickets. On the other hand, projects that were in full filming had to stop completely and that automatically changed their dates.

Technically, we haven't returned to normal, but an industry like Hollywood couldn't be stopped. With protocols, strict security measures and many lawsuits for those who do not want to be vaccinated, the recordings ran their course. This is the case of the fourth installment of John Wick that, although many hoped could arrive in 2022, will not be released until 2023.

The official account of the film published a small teaser to announce the official release date. We will have to wait more than a year for the sequel, but perhaps it is the best, because this way they ensure that things are calmer and that the arrival of the fifth part, already confirmed, happens faster.

We will be seeing them on March 24, 2023.

The franchise of John Wick is accused of promoting toxic masculinity. Although the teaser does not seem to be part of the film and works simply as an official announcement to clarify some details with fans, it is interesting to see this part of the killer bureaucracy. The films began with a John Wick retired so he could be with his wife who dies after an illness. Although the agent hoped to stay out of that world, violence follows him and in a fit of fury, resentment and much grief over the loss, begins a journey of revenge that has ramifications from which he cannot escape.

At the end of John Wick 3: Parabellum, the assassin meets The Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne),who proposes an alliance to give him a final and definitive blow against the top executives. With this ending open, the fourth part is shaping up to be one of the most violent in the saga, and that's saying a lot. Keanu Reeves himself has kept the information secret, but ensures that the action scenes of this installment will be very different from those we have seen so far and were also a challenge when filming.

For added attraction, John Wick: Chapter 4 will have a great cast that includes Bill Skarsgård, Donnie Yen, Clancy Brown and, of course, the return of Ian McShane,who plays Winston from the first film. The franchise is so successful at the box office and relatively cheap to make, so it will continue to be exploited as long as possible. In addition to Reeves having already said that he will continue to play the character as long as the public accepts him, the production company has already confirmed at least one spin-off in development. It is a mini-series focused on telling the origins of The Continental that should be released in 2022 and that recently confirmed the casting of Mel Gibson.