‘John Wick 4’ has a post-credits scene: we explain it The future or the end of Keanu Reeves?

The ‘John Wick’ saga went from being a small indie project to a world-famous franchise, hitting theaters around the world to break through and lead the box office. the first of ‘John Wick 4’, proved to be quite the blockbuster by being the longest installment in the series and featuring a post-credits scene, something we hadn’t seen in previous films. If you haven’t been to see it in your favorite cinema, don’t get up so quickly from your seat, there is a scene that arouses intrigue.

The plot follows John Wick, who takes on the high table with the help of a group of allies that includes Caine (Donnie Yen), Koji (Horoyuki Sanada), the latter’s daughter Akira (Rina Sawayama), and Tracker (Samier Anderson ). . The post-credits scene of ‘John Wick 4’ focuses on these characters and not John Wick himself.

In the scene we see Caine in Paris with his daughter, to whom he brings flowers and with whom he shares music. However, Akira appears and approaches Caine with a knife. in the hand. The scene ends there, leaving the result of the confrontation between these characters open.

This post-credits scene may seem like a simple loose ends, but it could be the start of an Akira-focused spinoff or even a fifth installment of John Wick. Furthermore, it could also be a storyline explored in the Ana de Armas spin-off, ‘dancer’. If that spin-off is successful without Keanu Reeves, the saga could have a future beyond the John Wick character. But if not, maybe we’ll see Wick in one last epic battle.

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After the events of ‘John Wick 4’ where things do not end well for the protagonist, the post-credits scene is presented. In it, Caine’s character visits his daughter Mia, who plays the violin in the same park where we saw Yen in her first appearance. Caine agrees to work for the antagonist, the Marquis, because he has control over her daughter and will kill her if she doesn’t follow certain orders. However, de Gramont’s death at the film’s climax ends this situation.

But the reunion between father and daughter won’t be easy, as the menacing figure of Akira appears in the park, seeking revenge for his father’s death. Before the situation escalates, the former keeper of the Osaka Continental draws a knife and the screen fades to black.

As for the future of the franchise, Keanu Reeves indicated that after “John Wick 4” it’s time to give the character a break. It is possible that the next productions will focus on the High Table and present spin-offs with new characters and secondary characters, such as the upcoming series “Ballerina”, with Ana de Armas. Will we see the confrontation between Caine and Akira in his feature film? Will they appear in ‘Ballerina’? Is the post-credits scene just a wink with no concrete plans for the future? Only time will tell.

“John Wick 4” exceeded the expectations of the premiere

As one of the most anticipated films by fans, “John Wick 4” solves the doubts left by its predecessor, culminating in Winston’s betrayal of John, and presents a turning point in which the new criminal leader, played by Bill Skarsgård, offers one last deal with the killer: freedom or death.

The filming of this fourth installment has not been without its challenges, as the production was forced to change the release date due to the general context of the sector. Despite this, the fans’ enthusiasm has continued to rise due to the declarations of Keanu Reeves, who has stated in several interviews that the action scenes of John Wick 4 they were the toughest of his career and that the film would surpass anything that had come before.

The expectation was at its best, but the final result did not disappoint, even considered by some as the best chapter of the saga.

Box office reception is another important indicator of a film’s success, and the numbers speak for themselves. Second The Hollywood Reporter, John Wick 4 easily surpassed its predecessor by grossing $30 million on its first day of release alone, up from $8.9 million in the preview. Over the entire weekend, the film is expected to make $70 million. By comparison, John Wick 3: Parabellum made $56.8 million in the same time period.