The biggest John Wick hype in 2026 so far revolves around the explosive announcement of a major new AAA video game, revealed during Sony's State of Play on February 12, 2026.
John Wick Video Game Announcement
- Developer/Publisher: Saber Interactive, in close collaboration with Lionsgate and franchise director Chad Stahelski.
- Keanu Reeves is reprising his role, providing his voice, likeness, and more—making this a true canon extension of the universe.
- Style and Features: It's a single-player third-person action game with signature "gun-fu" combat, jaw-dropping camerawork, immersive driving, memorable environments, and a story that feels like stepping into a John Wick movie.
The narrative is an original script set in the official John Wick timeline, expanding the lore with familiar characters and new ones.
It takes place before the events of the main films.
- Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (wishlist available now).
- Release: No official date yet—early speculation points to 2027 or later, but the reveal trailer dropped massive hype, with fans calling it "adrenaline-fueled" and a perfect fit for the franchise.
- Fan Reaction: Posts on X are buzzing about how cinematic it looks, with many saying it's blurring movie-gaming lines. The trailer emphasizes brutal, stylish action in neon-lit underworld settings.
This is easily the hottest John Wick-related news right now, as it's a fresh interactive entry straight from the creators.
John Wick: Chapter 5 (Movie) Updates
John Wick: Chapter 5 remains in active development at Lionsgate, with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski returning.
It's been officially confirmed for a while, but there's no filming start date, official title beyond "Chapter 5," or confirmed release yet.
- Recent teases (from late 2025) suggest it'll be "really different" with a completely new story—not a direct High Table continuation.
Stahelski has hinted it'll shock fans ("Holy fuck... I gotta see that" when the trailer drops) and explore John after dealing with his grief.
- Potential timeline: Some reports speculate production could ramp up for a late 2026 release, but many analysts push it to 2027 or beyond due to no active production news.
No official 2026 movie slot exists on Lionsgate's calendar yet.
- Fan-made/concept trailers (e.g., with rumored co-stars like Jason Statham, Idris Elba, or Charlize Theron) are circulating on YouTube, keeping hype alive, but nothing official.
Related: From the World of John Wick:
Ballerina (2025 Spin-Off)
This hit theaters in June 2025 (starring Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, with Keanu Reeves cameo-ing).
Set between Chapters 3 and 4, it received solid reviews (around 6.8/10 on IMDb, praised for action and style).
It's still generating some residual buzz into 2026, but the focus has shifted to the game and potential Chapter 5.
Overall, 2026 is shaping up as a big year for John Wick expansion via gaming rather than a new movie release—fans are extremely hyped about playing as the Baba Yaga with Keanu's involvement.
More details (title, gameplay deep dives, release window) should come soon! If you're tracking this, wishlist the game on PS Store or follow Lionsgate/Saber updates. 😎🔫
