While this news is exciting, it also creates confusion due toJohn Wick 4’s ending.

As such, Keanu Reeves' character can come back without ruining the emotional impact of the previous film.

The first three movies occurred within a single week, and the fourth took place only six months later.

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If the story revived him right away,John Wick 5would cheapen the eponymous characters death.

The passage of time allows for his death to hold weight.

Iwanyk’s update provides a promising way forward for the franchise.

This collage shows John Wick next to his gravesite.

John Wick 1-3 are available to stream on Peacock.

How Can John Wick 5 Explain Keanu Reeves' Return?

Though his character seemingly died, there are manysignsJohn Wick 5will include Keanu Reeves.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick with the sun rising behind him in John Wick: Chapter 4.

This raises the question of how the character could return in the upcoming movie.

One of the most obvious ways that Reeves could return to John Wick is by showing up in flashbacks.

The movie could include flashbacks of Wick training his successor.

John Wick pointing a gun during the Marquis duel in John Wick 4

Alternatively,Wick couldve faked his deathat the end ofJohn Wick 4.

Moreover, Bowrey King has enough resources and power to help Wick fake his death.

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