John Wick: Chapter 5 (2026) First Trailer – Keanu Reeves, Ana de Armas Movie (4K) Teaser Concept

With John Wick: Chapter 5 officially confirmed, the protagonist's future story is unclear, but if Keanu Reeves' character were to retire for good, the franchise already has an excellent replacement. While theories have emerged about the Baba Yaga having a mission to protect someone in John Wick 5 or potentially even fighting his way through hell, no details have been confirmed about what will bring the lead character back into the spotlight. The last time we saw him, John was presumed dead, but considering he has already survived so much punishment, it's possible the protagonist decided to fake his death.

Assuming this is the case, John surely has retirement in mind having already had a taste of it in the first film. Therefore, even if he is involved in the action, the assassin may still be seeking long-term peace, meaning he will need a successor. While Ballerina is seemingly setting up Ana de Armas' Eve as John Wick's replacement, she isn't the only option. Donnie Yen's Caine is also getting his own spinoff and is a strong candidate to pick up where John left off, but one option seems like the perfect face for the franchise given their popularity.