Quick summary
- John Wick: Chapter 4 is on a 200-day streaming hot-streak, according to Collider, and is currently on Prime Video in the United States.
- Collider reports that Keanu Reeves has starred in four solo John Wick films, and returned in the spin-off Ballerina last year.
- The next franchise film, Caine, will be the first without Reeves in any capacity.
- Donnie Yen stars in and directs Caine, from a script by Mattson Tomlin.
Keanu Reeves has one more reason to be pleased this week. John Wick: Chapter 4 is still drawing viewers on Prime Video in the United States, with Collider reporting on 7 November that the film is on a 200-day streaming hot-streak. The same report confirms that the franchise’s next chapter will move on without him.
A long run for a fourth film
Streaming platforms rarely keep a single title in the spotlight for months, so a run of roughly 200 days is notable for a film that is several years old. Collider’s report does not publish viewing figures, so there is no number to compare it against, and the claim rests on that outlet’s own reading of the streaming charts.
What the outlet does offer is context. Fans, it notes, have spent years arguing over which John Wick film is the best. Many would give the title to the 2014 original, but Collider argues there is a strong case for Chapter 4 as the franchise’s high point so far.
Reeves and two defining roles
The report places the streaming run inside a wider career picture. Reeves is known for Speed and The Matrix, and Collider describes him as one of the few stars celebrated for two separate roles, John Wick and Neo, each tied to a franchise that reshaped its genre.
It also recalls a lean stretch. In the early 2010s he headlined 47 Ronin, alongside Hiroyuki Sanada, which Collider calls one of the biggest bombs of his career. John Wick in 2014 is described as the film that put him back on track, and he has since appeared in other hits such as Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
The franchise itself began as a simple revenge story, Collider says, and has grown into one of the biggest action properties in the world. Last year Reeves also returned in Ballerina, the Ana de Armas-led spin-off, which the outlet says struggled at the box office under the weight of a bloated budget.
For a closer look at how his work has shaped the genre, see our piece on how Keanu Reeves reshaped action movies three times.
Caine goes ahead without him
The more consequential news for fans is about what comes next. Collider reports that the next John Wick film will be the first in the franchise’s history to feature Reeves in no capacity. Titled Caine, it centres on the character Donnie Yen played in Chapter 4.
Yen stars and also directs, working from a script by Mattson Tomlin. Collider lists Bill Nighy, Mason Thames, Dacre Montgomery and Rina Sawayama among the additional cast. Reeves will not return as John Wick in the film, the report states.
That does not close the door on the character elsewhere. We have also covered the greenlit animated John Wick film with Reeves voicing the role, and you can find everything else on the Keanu Reeves tag page.
What happens next
Chapter 4 remains available on Prime Video in the United States, and Collider says it will keep following the franchise. This article relies on a single outlet, so details of Caine, including a release date, should be checked against official announcements as they arrive. Readers in Australia should check local listings, as the report refers only to the US service.
Frequently asked questions
Is John Wick: Chapter 4 on Prime Video?
Collider reports that it is currently streaming on Prime Video in the United States. Availability in Australia may differ, so check your local services.
Is Keanu Reeves in the Caine spin-off?
No. Collider reports that Caine will be the first John Wick film without Reeves in any capacity.
Who stars in and directs Caine?
Donnie Yen plays the title character and directed the film, with a script by Mattson Tomlin, according to Collider.
