# Lionsgate Animated John Wick Film With Keanu Reaves Officially A Go

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/lionsgate-animated-john-wick-film-with-keanu-reaves-officially-a-go/
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:33:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T23:34:54+00:00
- Original publisher: Deadline
- Original article: https://deadline.com/2026/11/lionsgate-animated-john-wick-film-with-keanu-reaves-officially-a-go-1237214979/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- Lionsgate has approved an animated John Wick prequel.
- Keanu Reeves will return as the assassin.
- The story centres on Wick’s “Impossible Task”.

## Summary

Lionsgate has greenlit an animated John Wick film, with Keanu Reeves set to reprise the title role. The prequel will explore a pivotal part of the character’s past, expanding the franchise’s story through animation.

The film will follow Wick as he completes the “Impossible Task” to escape his obligation to the High Table and be with Helen, before the events of the first film. Shannon Tindle will direct, with Ryan and Kaz Firpo writing; producers include Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Chad Stahelski, Reeves and Point Grey. Lionsgate said the project is in pre-production.

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