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Lionsgate Greenlights Animated John Wick Prequel With Keanu Reeves
Lionsgate has greenlit an animated John Wick prequel, with Keanu Reeves returning as the assassin.
The story is set before the first John Wick film, when Wick completes the Impossible Task.
That task is meant to free him from his obligation to the High Table and earn him the chance to be with Helen, the love of his life.
Shannon Tindle will direct, and Ryan and Kaz Firpo will write the film.
Reeves will also produce, alongside the franchise’s producing team and Point Grey.
The project is part of the franchise’s expansion into new stories and formats.
Lionsgate said the film was in preproduction, but gave no release date.
Lionsgate has greenlit an animated John Wick prequel, with Keanu Reeves set to return as the assassin.
The film will follow Wick as he completes the Impossible Task to free himself from his obligation to the High Table and be with Helen.
Shannon Tindle will direct the film, from a script by Ryan and Kaz Firpo.
The John Wick producing team, Reeves and Point Grey will produce the project.
Lionsgate said the film was in preproduction, though the animation studio has not been announced.
- Who
- Keanu Reeves will reprise John Wick. Shannon Tindle will direct, and Ryan and Kaz Firpo will write the film.
- What
- Lionsgate has greenlit an animated prequel about John Wick completing the Impossible Task.
- When
- Lionsgate announced the greenlight on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The story follows Wick as he completes the Impossible Task to free himself from his obligation to the High Table and earn the right to be with Helen.
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Adam Fogelson announced the animated project at CinemaCon.
Lionsgate announced that it had greenlit the film.
Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer said the film was in preproduction.
- Lead actor
- Keanu Reeves as John Wick
- Director
- Shannon Tindle
- Writers
- Ryan and Kaz Firpo
- Story
- Wick completes the Impossible Task to free himself from the High Table and be with Helen
- Producers
- Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Keanu Reeves and Point Grey
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What people are saying
In both animation and the world of ‘John Wick,’ the possibilities are endless. And there is no ‘John Wick’ story fans are clamoring for more than the ‘Impossible Task,’
Shannon’s take on that story is an incredible one, and we are beyond excited to see what John Wick can do in animation.