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With action icon (and beloved Hollywood darling) Keanu Reeves at the helm, "John Wick" has become one of the biggest franchises of the last decade. Fans have had to wait a while for a new installment since 2019's "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum" proved the popularity of franchise creator Derek Kolstad's universe by grossing $56 million in its opening weekend. That was more than the original movies' opening grosses from 2014 and 2017 combined. In total, the three films have grossed over $573 million at the worldwide box office, which is a major milestone for an original action franchise competing against the eyes of comics. And in Hollywood, big box office returns mean more sequels to come. “John Wick 4” and “John Wick 5” are already in the works, with the fourth installment set to premiere on March 24, 2023 after multiple COVID-related delays. Director: Chad Stahelski Writers: Michael Finch, Shay Hatten, Derek Kolstad Stars: Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård "Chapter 4" kicks off Wick's planned two-part finale. The franchise fueled the upcoming spin-off film "Ballerina" starring Ana de Armas and Peacock's prequel series "The Continental" about the hotel for mercenaries, set to premiere in March 2023 as part of a special three-part event. Colin Woodell will take on Ian McShane's role as hotel manager Winston for the series set in 1975, along with Mel Gibson, Ayomide Adegun and Peter Greene. “Ride Along” collaborators Greg Coolidge and Kirk Ward will write and serve as showrunners for the series, along with their respective “The Expendables” prequel show. Albert Hughes will direct two episodes and Charlotte Brandstrom will direct one. As for the upcoming "John Wick Chapter 4" movie, much of the plot, or even the new cast, remains a mystery. But while we wait until next year to find Keanu Reeves once again out for revenge, IndieWire has compiled a list of must-see details about the next installment in the beloved action franchise. “John Wick Chapter 4” director Chad Stahelski has revealed that the upcoming installment will focus on the “mythology” of the murderous continental underworld. "I don't really believe, at least for the 'John Wick' movies, in a three-act structure," Stahelski told Variety. “I believe in telling stories and leaving them. You know, we've always seen John Wick as Odysseus. So we take the time we need to tell the story." And hence the need for different chapters. The fourth installment is already billed as the franchise's longest film yet, with the director issuing a warning to fans: "As long as we don't fall asleep watching it, we'll keep it going. But I guess there's a bathroom limit."