A new ‘John Wick‘ spin-off movie is in the works, focusing on Donnie Yen‘s character Caine, the assassin, at Lionsgate. The film is currently untitled, and filming begins in Hong Kong next year, as per THR.
As of now, the director is not attached to the movie. The film will follow the events of John Wick: Chapter 4 as Caine has been freed from his obligations to the High Table. The screenplay is being written by Robert Askins.
In ‘John Wick: Chapter 4,’ Caine, a blind High Table assassin and an old friend of John Wick, first appears. He is forced out of retirement to kill John Wick to ensure the safety of his daughter. However, by the end of Chapter 4, major twists occur.
In a statement, Yen said, “Working on John Wick: Chapter 4 was an extraordinary experience. The reason these films resonate so deeply is because, like myself, Chad, Basil, and Erica push themselves to create action, fights and stunts that are not only thrilling, inventive and artistic, but also expressive of character, story, and emotion. Caine is an incredible character with a haunted past, and I am excited to return to the role.”
According to reports, John Wick 4 director Chad Stahelski agreed to change the name and clothes for Yen’s character. Stahelski is developing the spinoff movie around Yen’s Caine character as part of a recently announced deal with Lionsgate to expand the John Wick universe. The latest movie after the Ballerina spinoff will be overseen by the franchise producers, Thunder Road’s Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, and Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.
Adam Fogelson, chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said, “From the moment Donnie Yen appeared on screen in John Wick: Chapter 4, he captivated audiences and created an authentic, emotional connection that left an inedible mark and had fans asking for more.”
The release date is scheduled for 2026.
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