There’s an alternate universe where the film went straight to DVD, but it became a word-of-mouth smash.
Reeves soon returned for two sequels, with each successive entry outgrossing the last.
InJohn Wick: Chapter 3’sending, the consequences of Johnny’s actions saw the High Table seeking his head.
However, Winston proposes to John there’s a cleaner way to get out from under the table.
With some surprise help from Mr. Nobody andDonnie Yen’s Caine, Johnjustabout reaches the church on time.
He and Caine duel across three rounds using single shot pistols, and both wound each other badly.
The latter bids John farewell, while the gravely injured Wick requests Winston brings him home.
John then sits on the church’s steps, thinks oflate wife Helenand dies.
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That said, it feels like it offers wiggle room to bring the character back.
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If furtherJohn Wickspinoffsmust happen, a sequel fronted by Yen and Sawayama sounds like an intriguing concept to explore.
The franchise itself is far from over, with two upcoming spinoffs on the horizon.
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As it stands, the fourth film is a more than worthy conclusion to the current story.