Quick summary
- DC Studios has put a new John Constantine movie into development, according to a report published by Parade on 10 November 2026.
- Francis Galluppi, the filmmaker behind Evil Dead Wrath, has been hired to write the screenplay.
- The project is in very early development, with no director or cast attached, and DC Studios declined to comment.
- A sequel to the 2005 film with Keanu Reeves was announced in September 2022, and its status is now unclear.
DC Studios has started work on a fresh John Constantine film, and the move raises fresh doubts about the long-promised sequel starring Keanu Reeves. According to a Parade report republished by AOL on 10 November 2026, the studio has hired Francis Galluppi, the filmmaker behind Evil Dead Wrath, to write the script.
What DC Studios has confirmed
Very little. The report describes the project as being in very early development, with no director and no stars formally attached. DC Studios declined to comment when approached.
That silence matters because of what came before. A sequel to Reeves’ 2005 supernatural thriller was announced in September 2022, set to reunite him with director Francis Lawrence and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman. Per the report, DC Studios has not said how the new Galluppi film and the Reeves sequel fit together, and no casting has been announced for either.
Citing GamesRadar, the report notes it remains unclear what the new project means for Reeves’ long-running effort to return to the role. It would be a stretch to say the sequel is dead. It is fair to say its future is less certain than it was last week.
What Reeves has said about the sequel
Reeves had sounded hopeful. Promoting his comedy Good Fortune, he told Fandango: “Fingers crossed. Another draft of the script came in. We’re gonna take it to the studio and hopefully they like it too.”
That draft followed a rocky patch. Peter Stormare, who played Lucifer in the original, told The Direct that Reeves was “not so happy with the scripts” and wanted a story close to the first film. “This movie is spiritual. It’s about demons and regular people,” Stormare said, describing Reeves’ view.
DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has kept his comments short. “I’ve discussed it on and off. I’ve discussed it with Keanu,” he said, adding that he had not read a script.
Why the 2005 film still matters
The original was never a faithful adaptation. Comic fans objected that Reeves’ Constantine was not blond, British or from Liverpool, as the character is on the page. The film drew mixed reviews on release, yet it later found a devoted audience through streaming and earned more than $230 million worldwide, according to the report.
That second life explains why the sequel has been chased for two decades, and why any new Constantine project is read as a signal about Reeves’ version.
Other names in the mix
Reeves is not the only name being discussed. It actor Bill Skarsgård said he once imagined a Constantine project with director Andy Muschietti, describing it as “blending truly visual horror with superheroes”. Muschietti is expected to direct DC’s Batman film The Brave and the Bold.
Many fans also still hope Matt Ryan), who played the character on NBC’s Constantine and in Legends of Tomorrow, will return. Those are fan hopes and passing comments, not announcements.
The timing fits a wider pattern. The report says DC Studios appears to be leaning into darker material, with Clayface taking the studio into R-rated horror territory. A Constantine story, with its demons and occult themes, would sit comfortably there.
What happens next
Nothing is scheduled. With no director, cast or release window, the next real signals will be a director being named and any word from DC Studios on whether Reeves is involved. Until then, the sequel announced in 2022 remains announced but unconfirmed in practical terms.
Reeves has plenty else on. Readers can follow everything we publish about Keanu Reeves, including his role in the animated John Wick prequel and his casting in Netflix’s Maelstrom. More film coverage is in our Movies section.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a new John Constantine movie?
DC Studios has put one into development and hired Francis Galluppi to write it, according to Parade. It is at a very early stage, with no director or cast attached.
Is the Keanu Reeves Constantine sequel cancelled?
No cancellation has been reported. DC Studios declined to comment, and it has not said how the new film relates to the sequel announced in 2022.
Who was meant to make the Constantine sequel?
The 2022 announcement named Francis Lawrence as director and Akiva Goldsman as screenwriter, with Reeves returning as the lead.
How well did the original Constantine do?
It earned more than $230 million worldwide, according to the report, despite mixed reviews at release.
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