The John Wick universe continues to expand, with its sixth movie now officially entering production. The spin-off, led by Donnie Yen, has begun filming. Yen is set to both star in and direct the project, marking a new chapter in the franchise’s expansion.
Donnie Yen’s John Wick spin-off movie starts filming
Donnie Yen has confirmed that filming is officially underway on his John Wick spin-off, marking a new phase in the franchise’s ongoing expansion. Sharing a production update on social media, Yen posted an image of the film’s clapperboard. He captioned the post, “Here we go…,” confirming that cameras have started rolling on the project.
The film will continue the story of Caine, the blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4. In that chapter, the character was forced out of retirement to carry out a mission tied to the High Table. Though Caine eventually secured his freedom by the end of the film, his actions left consequences. He is now being pursued by Akira, played by Rina Sawayama, who seeks revenge for the death of her father, Shimazu Koji. The upcoming film is expected to continue this storyline.
Donnie Yen will not only return as the lead but also direct the film, taking on a dual role in shaping the project. The film was officially announced in spring 2025 at CinemaCon.
The franchise has expanded significantly since the first film’s release in 2014. It now includes multiple films, the spin-off Ballerina starring Ana de Armas and the series The Continental, as well as the comic John Wick: Book of Rules. Further projects are also in development, including a fifth mainline film.
More information is expected as the film moves forward in production.
