Introduction
Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick. Fans have waited for this news for a long time. The new movie will be animated, not live action. That means it will use drawings and computer art, not real actors on a set.
What Happened
Lionsgate shared the news on November 5, 2026. Reeves has signed a deal to voice John Wick in a new animated movie. The film will tell the story of the Impossible Task. The Impossible Task is one hard job: Wick must kill all of his rivals in one night. If he does it, he can leave the High Table and be with the love of his life, Helen.
The movie was first announced in 2025. Shannon Tindle will direct it. Tindle worked on Ultraman: Rising and Kubo and the Two Strings. Ryan and Kaz Firpo wrote the script. Reeves will also help produce the film.
Why People Are Talking About It
John Wick is a very loved movie series. The films have made more than $1 billion around the world. That number covers five movies, plus the spinoff Ballerina. Fans have wanted to see the Impossible Task for years. It is a key part of Wick’s past, but the live-action films never showed it.
Reeves first played John Wick in 2014. The first film was a small hit. Each new film made more money than the last. The fourth film came out in 2023. The spinoff Ballerina came out in 2025 and stars Ana de Armas.
Animation gives the makers more freedom. They can show big action scenes that would be hard to film in real life. Lionsgate’s Adam Fogelson said the story fans want most is the Impossible Task. He said the film will show what John Wick can do in animation.
What Happens Next
There is no release date yet. The film is still in the works. Lionsgate is also making more John Wick films. A fifth live-action John Wick film is in the works. There will also be a film about Caine, the blind assassin played by Donnie Yen.
Fans will now wait for a first look and a trailer. A first look may show how the animated Wick will look. For now, fans can enjoy the news that Reeves is back.
Final Thoughts
This is good news for John Wick fans. Reeves is back in the role that made him a modern action star. The animated film will finally show a key part of his past. You can find more trending stories in our Trending Now section.
Sources: Variety. Photo: Pexels.









