Honestly, it feels like Keanu Reeves is everywhere and nowhere all at once. One minute he’s the internet's collective "boyfriend," and the next he’s vanishing into a booth at a quiet bookshop. But if you're looking at the slate for Keanu Reeves future movies, the vibe is changing. We are moving past the "John Wick every two years" era into something a bit more... experimental? Maybe just weirder.
He’s 60 now. Think about that. Most guys are eyeing retirement plans, but Keanu is out here voicing ultimate life forms and pitching R-rated sequels to movies that came out two decades ago. It’s a lot to keep track of, especially with the way Hollywood release dates shift like sand.
The Baba Yaga Problem: Is John Wick 5 Real?
Let’s address the elephant in the Continental. You’ve probably seen the clickbait. "John Wick 5 Confirmed!" "Keanu Returns!"
Here is the reality: Lionsgate officially confirmed John Wick 5 is in development during an earnings call back in 2023, and they doubled down at CinemaCon 2025. But "in development" is Hollywood-speak for "we have a whiteboard with ideas on it." Director Chad Stahelski has been very vocal about the fact that Chapter 4 felt like a completion. A death. If they bring him back, it has to be more than a cash grab.
Recent updates from late 2025 suggest the team is looking at a "mythological" approach. Basically, they want to reinvent the wheel rather than just having him shoot another 300 people in a museum. Because there’s no production start date yet, don’t expect to see this in 2026. We are looking at 2027 or 2028, realistically.
In the meantime, we get Ballerina.
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Technically, it's an Ana de Armas movie. But Keanu is in it. It’s set between Chapters 3 and 4, so the "he died" problem doesn't apply. After some massive reshoots overseen by Stahelski himself to punch up the action, the film is set to hit theaters on June 6, 2025. Keanu’s role is more than a cameo but less than a lead—think of him as the terrifying mentor in the shadows.
The Supernatural Return: Constantine 2 is Finally Moving
This is the one people actually want. For years, Constantine 2 was just a fever dream for fans of the 2005 cult classic. But as of early 2026, the gears are finally turning.
The script is finished. Akiva Goldsman wrote it, and Francis Lawrence is back to direct. James Gunn has reportedly given it the "Elseworlds" tag, meaning it doesn't have to fit into the main DC Universe with Superman and the rest. It can stay dark, grimy, and R-rated.
Why the delay?
- The DC Shakeup: Everything stopped when James Gunn took over.
- The Script: Keanu is notoriously picky about the "why" of a sequel.
- Scheduling: He’s been busy with a little thing called Sonic.
Filming is rumored for a 2026 start. If that holds, we’re descending into hell again by 2027. Peter Stormare has even hinted he’s coming back as Lucifer, which, let’s be real, is half the reason to watch.
Shadow and Immortals: The Voice Acting and Netflix Era
If you missed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 in late 2024/early 2025, you missed Keanu’s debut as Shadow the Hedgehog. People lost their minds. It was the perfect casting. While that’s technically "out," the success of his performance has already sparked rumors of a Shadow spin-off.
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Then there is BRZRKR.
This is Keanu’s baby. He co-wrote the comic, he looks exactly like the main character (because he is the character), and Netflix is turning it into a live-action movie AND an anime series.
- The Movie: Justin Lin (Fast & Furious) signed on to direct in early 2025.
- The Anime: Production I.G (the legends behind Ghost in the Shell) is handling it.
Mattson Tomlin, who is also working on The Batman Part II, is the writer. The project is a massive undertaking because they’re trying to build a whole universe at once. BRZRKR is about an immortal warrior who has been fighting for 80,000 years. It’s bloody, it’s philosophical, and it’s very Keanu. Expect the anime to drop first, likely late 2026, with the movie following when the schedule clears.
The "Indie" Keanu: Outcome and Cut Off
Not everything involves guns or demons. Keanu is actually doing some acting-acting.
He recently wrapped Outcome, a dark comedy directed by Jonah Hill. It stars Keanu alongside Cameron Diaz (who is coming out of retirement for this) and Matt Bomer. He plays a damaged Hollywood star who has to dive into his past after being extorted with a mysterious video. It’s expected to hit Apple TV+ in the spring of 2026.
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Then there is Cut Off.
This is a project that’s been filming in 2025 and 2026. Details are tighter than a John Wick suit, but we know it’s a thriller and it’s part of a wave of smaller, more character-driven films he’s been sliding into his schedule.
What it all means for you
The "Keanu-ssance" isn't over; it’s just evolving. You aren't going to get a John Wick every year anymore. Instead, the strategy for Keanu Reeves future movies seems to be "one for them, one for me." He does the big franchise voices (Sonic) and the legacy sequels (Constantine) to keep the lights on, then spends his time making 80,000-year-old warrior comics and Jonah Hill comedies.
If you're trying to plan your cinema calendar, here is the rough breakdown:
- 2025: Ballerina (June). This is your last "prime" John Wick fix for a while.
- 2026: Outcome on Apple TV+, potentially the BRZRKR anime, and the beginning of Constantine 2 production.
- 2027: The heavy hitters. This is the earliest we see Constantine 2 or a standalone Shadow project.
The best way to stay updated isn't through the rumors on TikTok. Keep an eye on the production trades like Deadline or The Hollywood Reporter—specifically for "greenlight" news on Constantine. That’s the domino that will determine where the rest of his decade goes. Go back and watch the original 2005 Constantine on HBO Max (or whatever they’re calling it this week) to prep; it’s aging surprisingly well.