The latest spin-off set in theJohn Wickuniverse just got a glorious update. DuringLionsgate’s official panel at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chairAdam Fogelsontook the stage to announce thatDonnie Yenwill direct the upcoming Caine spin-off film, which will begin production later this year in Hong Kong.Collider exclusively reported this now-confirmed newsat the start of the year during an interview with Caine to promote his latest project,The Prosecutor. The studio has also announced thatMattson Tomlin(The Batman Part II) will pen the script for the currently untitled spin-off. Additional casting is being kept under wraps, as are plot details. Caine’s character first appeared inJohn Wick: Chapter 4, the 2023 action vehicle that grossed $440 million at the global box office.
This isn’t the onlyJohn Wicknews to come out of Lionsgate’s panel at CinemaCon 2025. Fogelson also confirmed that the previously-announcedJohn Wick 5is entering development, with bothKeanu Reevesset to star andChad Stahelskireturning to direct. Lionsgate EVP and Head of Global Products and ExperiencesJenefer Brownconfirmed weeks ago thata fifth installment ofJohn Wickwas in the works, but there was no word on Reeves’ involvement at that time. Reeves had previously cast doubt on a potential return asJohn Wickon several occasions, first on theSonic the Hedgehog 3press tour, where hecited knee issues as an obstacle. Reeves later responded to a question about returning as John Wick bysimply refuting, “he died,”but as we know now, that wasn’t a strong enough reason to keep him away from one more outing as the Baba Yaga. Lionsgate also announced that the rumoredanime prequel movie is officially in the works.
Has Donnie Yen Directed Anything Before?
Donnie Yen may be known for his roles in iconic action flicks such asIP ManandRogue One: A Star Wars Story, but he’s also a veteran director with more than 30 years of experience and seven directorial credits under his belt. Caine first made his directorial debut in 1994 onAsian Cop: High Voltage, the unrated action thriller that he also starred in alongsideRoy Cheung. He most recently directed the aforementionedProsecutorfilm, thelegal drama that also doubles as a riveting action thriller. Caine even co-directed the martial arts thrillerSakrawithKa-Wai Kam.
Donnie Yen will officially direct and star in the upcoming Caine spin-off film set in theJohn Wickuniverse. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates on the project.
John Wick: Chapter 4
