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Whether you’re looking for an old favorite or something a bit more recent to watch, there’s usually a reliable handful of great movies to watch for free on the Roku Channel. This month is a particularly good one for action and thriller fans, with standouts ranging from the latest installment of the always impeccably choreographed action in the “John Wick” franchise to a must-watch pair of 1990s crowd-pleasers.

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) Donnie Yen in “John Wick” (Lionsgate)

If you want a straight shot of exquisite action, featuring several of the most accomplished action stars in the world, naturally, you turn to the “John Wick” films. This month, Roku has “John Wick: Chapter 4,” the most recent installment in the franchise, which travels from Tokyo to Paris and introduces heavy-hitters like Donnie Yen and Scott Adkins alongside Keanu Revees’ gun-toting ultra assassin. There’s really no one in...

Entertainment—sometimes, just like God—works in mysterious ways. It’s like throwing spaghetti at the wall; you never know what trends will stick and which will not. There’s a very good argument to be made that when YouTube Red (remember that?) launched a sequel to “Karate Kid,” the chances it would last more than one season were very low. Damn! The chances that this new venture on YouTube will last very long were even lower.

In theory, it sounded like a great idea; then again, when you get something for free, it’s hard to convince people to pay for it despite all the best efforts. Six seasons later (one could argue they were at least a season too long), “Cobra Kai” proved to be so much of a success. Its blend of teen soapy melodrama and some solid fight choreographies was quite engaging. There are very few...

Keanu Reeves is "excited for people to see" 'Ballerina'.The 60-year-old actor makes a small appearance in the upcoming action film - which is a spin-off from his 'John Wick' franchise - and found it "really cool" to work on the project for a short amount of time as he praised leading star Ana de Armas in her role as former dancer-turned-assassin Eve Macarro. Speaking at a screening of the 'Wick is Pain' documentary in Santa Monica, he said: Anyway yeah I don’t do stunts, I do action. "It was really cool to have a chance to put the suit on. I’ve worked with Ana a couple of times and she’s a wonderful artist, and she committed to the action."I just had like eight days on it, but it was fun to play the role again and I’m excited for people to see the film.

Exclusive: Lionsgate Motion Picture Group has bolstered the international sales team heading into Cannes with a promotion and a new hire to the executive ranks.

Jennifer Fattell has been promoted to EVP international sales for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. She will lead the London-based sales team’s licencing of the company’s first-run movies, and continues to report to Helen Lee-Kim, president, International, in Los Angeles.

Fattell began her seven-year career at Lionsgate as VP, international sales in October 2017 and was promoted to SVP, international sales in April 2020. She has negotiated deals onJohn Wick: Chapter 4, The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes,...

Keanu Reeves has pulled back the curtain on his involvement in the upcoming John Wick spin-off film, Ballerina. Reeves has featured in all four John Wick movies to date, and after being absent from the first spin-off, The Continental, he will be seen in a small role in the upcoming Ana de Armas-led movie. Reeves featured in the first trailer for Ballerina, but it’s become clear that his role will be much smaller as the film shines a light on Armas’ Eve. The John Wick star and director Chad Stahelski attended a screening of the new Wick is Pain documentary hosted by THR, and Reeves praised Armas as a “wonderful artist” who is “committed to the action”:

"It was really cool to have a chance to put the suit on. I’ve worked with Ana a couple of times and she’s a wonderful artist, and she committed to the action.

John Wick: Chapter 4 took the world by storm upon its release in 2023, and one of the universally beloved new additions to the film was Caine, portrayed by legendary movie martial artist Donnie Yen. Many North American fans' introduction to Caine came in Rogue One, where he also portrays a skilled fighter, Chirrut, who happens to be blind and is even in tune with the Force. Collider’s Aidan Kelley recently caught up with John Wick director Chad Stahelski and Josh Oreck, who produces under his Narrator banner, to talk about the new documentary, Wick is Pain. When asked if there was any connection to both characters being blind, Stahelski didn’t hesitate to acknowledge that he felt Rogue One could have done more with Yen's Force-wielding warrior:

"Donnie had concerns about it because neither of us felt like that lived up to his potential. I think there was more to do with that character.

John Wick: Chapter 4 might've seemingly ended the main saga of Keanu Reeves's titular badass after the retired hitman succumbed to his injuries in Paris, but the announcement that John Wick 5 was officially in development certainly set the fanbase into speculation overdrive as the state of Reeves's Wick was discussed. After first admitting that the fifth chapter would be "really different," it seems that veteran director Chad Stahelski is still only in the early stages of figuring out exactly how the puzzle pieces will all fit together in a satisfying and cohesive manner.

In an interview alongsideWick Is Pain producer and Narrator co-founder Josh Oreck with Collider's Aidan Kelleyfor their John Wick documentary, Wick Is Pain, Stahelski admitted that they "haven't had that talk yet," in reference to the fifth installment, adding, "We have an idea. We put a lot of time into these things. It takes up your life for three years,...

Exclusive: Amazon MGM Studios’ David Leitch directed crime action thriller How to Rob a Bank is walking away with a September 4, 2026 Labor Day weekend release.

The pic which stars Nicholas Hoult, Pete Davidson, and Anna Sawai has a plot that’s largely under wraps, but involves smart bank robbers who share their heists on social media while evading police.

Leitch and Kelly McCormick’s 87 North is producing with Imagine Entertainment. The duo will produce alongside Imagine’s Brian Grazer, Jeb Brody, and Allan Mandelbaum. Mark Bianculli wrote the script and will also executive produce.

There aren’t any other wide entries dated on Labor Day weekend 2026. How to Rob a Bank opens in the frame prior to Warner Bros/DC’s Clayface on Sept. 11.

Amazon MGM Studios’ has committed to theatrical in a big way, having made a big splash at CinemaCon this year with their...

John Wick star Donnie Yen does what he does best in last year’s action thriller The Prosecutor, with the movie now receiving an exciting release update that will allow more fans to watch the action icon deliver justice both in and out of the courtroom.

The Prosecutor has now been picked up for distribution by Signature Entertainment, with the intention of releasing the action outing in the United Kingdom and Ireland on digital from June 16 and on Blu-ray on June 23. This latest update regarding Donnie Yen’s latest thriller comes following the news that the movie is now all set to land on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in the United States later this month on May 27, 2025.

“Donnie Yen has time and again proven himself to be the ultimate action master of our time,” said Signature Entertainment’s acquisitions and development executive Max Hart following the acquisition of the action movie from Mandarin Motion Pictures.

U.K. production, sales and distribution outfit Signature Entertainment has acquired the U.K. and Irish rights to the action thriller The Prosecutor, directed by and starring Hong Kong superstar Donnie Yen (Ip Man), from Mandarin Motion Pictures.

The feature, produced by Yen and Raymond Pak-Ming Wong (Ip Man franchise) and written by Edmond Wong (Ip Man franchise), is also directed by Yen. The film stars Yen, Julian Cheung (The Grandmaster), Francis Ng (Infernal Affairs II), Kent Cheng (Why Me?), Michael Hui (Teppanyaki), and Kong Lau (Hard Boiled).

The action movie, inspired by an actual legal case in Hong Kong, follows a man who pleads guilty to drug trafficking after being framed. “Despite the confession, the veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor handling the case is convinced of the man’s innocence and pursues his own investigation, risking both his career and his life to bring the real perpetrator to justice,” according to a plot synopsis.

'John Wick 5' will be "really different" from the first four films, franchise director Chad Stahelski has teased.The upcoming flick will see Keanu Reeves' titular assassin return for another action-packed outing, though Stahelski has now stressed the story of 'John Wick 5' will be moving in a new direction considering the hitman had finally settled his score with the High Table in 'John Wick: Chapter 4'.Speaking with Empire, the 56-year-old filmmaker said: "The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up, So the only way to do a '5' is to have a new story that involves John Wick."It’s not a continuation, with the High Table. John dealt with his grief. It will be really different, and everybody [will] see the trailer and go, 'Holy f***, gotta see that!'"Fans of the 'John Wick' series have a lot to look forward to, with...

“Ain’t no rest for the wicked, money don’t grow on trees…” That old Cage the Elephant lyric hit different when we read Chad Stahelski’s newest bombshell about John Wick 5. Just when we thought Keanu Reeves’ Baba Yaga had finally hung up his guns, Stahelski drops a line that stops time. And we believe him. The director is not just dealing in sequels but in shock therapy for the soul.

Despite Chapter 4 seemingly burying Wick (literally), Stahelski’s cooking up a new tale, a pivot from grief and the High Table saga, with one confirmed face: Reeves himself. And while some may cry foul on continuity, Stahelski isn’t selling a sequel; he’s staging a resurrection. With Ballerina, a Donnie Yen-led spin-off, and the Under The High Table series all in the pipeline, this universe isn’t slowing; it’s recalibrating. And frankly, we’re strapped in.

Chad Stahelski has suggested that the upcoming John Wick 5 will be very different from the rest of the movies in the franchise. The Keanu Reeves franchise will seemingly take a break from its High Table storyline and start afresh.

John Wick has been a notable franchise when it comes to action movies. With a glamorous tuxedo-clad Keanu Reeves, eye-soothing neon backdrops, and stylized Gun-Fu action scenes, it has revolutionized the genre. According to Stahelski, John Wick 5 will take the series to the next level.

Chad Stahelski aims to take a more unique approach with John Wick 5 Keanu Reeves as John Wick | Credits: Lionsgate Films

Since its inception, the John Wick movies have seen both critical and commercial growth with every installment. However, barring the increasing scale and grander action set pieces, the storyline has never been a very strong point of the franchise. But director Chad Stahelski has hinted that...

Bruce Lee’s martial arts classic with 88% on Rotten Tomatoes is a hit on streaming 52 years later. He may have passed away over five decades ago, but the inventor of Jeet Kun Do, who famously taught Chuck Norris how to fight, remains arguably the most iconic of all martial arts movie stars.

But Lee’s influence on popular culture extends beyond the world of martial arts cinema, with everyone from Arnold Schwarzenegger to Eddie Murphy to LL Cool J citing him as an inspiration. As of 2022, Oscar-winner Ang Lee was reportedly developing a biopic of the late movie icon, with his own son Mason Lee taking on the lead role.

Enter The Dragon Is A Streaming Hit 52 Years After Release It Has An 88% Fresh Rating On Rotten Tomatoes

Lee’sEnter the Dragon has again proven its power to enthrall martial arts fans, landing on the streaming charts decades after its initial release.

With John Wick 5 officially announced, fans keep speculating how Keanu Reeves' titular hitman will rise from the proverbial ashes after seemingly dying in the last sequel, Chapter 4. Though Wick's saga is "over," according to franchise director Chad Stahelski, movie lovers can expect fresh twists and turns that differentiate the next film from previous installments.

Speaking with Empire, Stahelski explained how John Wick 5 will continue Wick's story after the ending of Chapter 4, which saw him succumb to shot wounds following a faceoff with Caine (Donnie Yen) and his cohorts looking on at his gravesite. Though Chapter 4 chronicled Wick's battle with the High Table, Stahelski claimed John Wick 5's story would move on from that saga and teased that there's more to his anticipated return than meets the eye.

“The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up,” he said. “So the only way to do a 5 is to have a new story that involves John Wick.

John Wick 5 director Chad Stahelski opens up about the secretive plot of the surprise sequel, explaining how it will continue the tale of Keanu Reeves' titular assassin. The upcoming movie is a continuation of the saga that began with Stahelski and Reeves's 2014 tale of a former assassin dragged back into a life he hoped to leave behind. Currently, Reeves is the only confirmed cast member of John Wick 5, despite the character's supposed passing in the climax of 2023's John Wick: Chapter 4.

When speaking to Empire, Stahelski addressed how John Wick 5 will carry on the Baba Yaga's tale after the last installment seemingly brought his journey to a close. The director stated that with Wick's story seemingly wrapped, the next installment will be an all-new story removed from his ordeal with the High Table, while also carrying the trademark elements of the franchise. Check out Stahelski's full response below:...

With John Wick 5confirmed to be in the works, speculation has run rampant on what the sequel could be about after the timely death of Keanu Reeves' titular character. And while we may have to wait a bit longer to learn the exact plot of Chapter 5, the director just teased that it will follow a "really different" story. A long-running theory that positions Wick attempting to escape the underworld could be happening after all, it seems.

During an interview with Empire, director Chad Stahelski revealed new details on John Wick 5, and how it won't be a direct "continuation" of the previous storyline regarding the High Table. It seems Wick has moved on to a new chapter of his life (or death), one that many fans have speculated will see the assassin fight his way out of hell. Stahelski doesn't confirm any special plot details, but it is safe to say...

You can’t keep a guy like John Wick down. As many shady underworld figures have learned to their cost, Baba Yaga simply keeps coming back. Except, John Wick: Chapter 4 seemed to somewhat close the book on Keanu Reeves’ bullet-spraying assassin. In the fourquel’s final reel, Wick seemed to succumb to his injuries in Paris, with audiences shown his tombstone for good measure – though, technically, we didn’t actually see the character die. Now, we know he will indeed be back in the recently-announced Chapter 5. But according to director Chad Stahelski, there’ll be more to Wick’s return than meets the eye.

“The saga of John Wick was pretty wrapped up,” he admits to Empire. “So the only way to do a 5 is to have a new story that involves John Wick. It’s not a continuation, with the High Table. John dealt with his grief. It will be really different,...

The world of John Wick is set to expand this summer with the release of the first spin-off in the high-octane action series, Ballerina. But it isn't the only spin-off film in the works. CinemaCon 2025 was a big event for Lionsgate, as the production company revealed that several John Wick films were planned for the next few years, including an animated prequel and John Wick: Chapter 5. Among the exciting announcements was the reveal of another spin-off, which will center on Donnie Yen's blind assassin Caine. Now, a new casting announcement has shed some light on what fans can expect from the film.

A new report from Variety has revealed that Rina Sawayama will be joining the cast of the Caine spin-off and reprising her role as Akira. The character first made her debut in John Wick: Chapter 4, where she was introduced as the daughter of Osaka Continental Manager Shimazu...

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Let the Squid Game begin (again)

The rebellion failed, but the game isn't over. Netflix has dropped the teaser trailer for the third and final season of the streamer's international sensation Squid Game. Following the events of Season 2, in which the Front Man shut down Player 456 (Emmy winner Lee Jung-jae) and his allies, the contest is set to resume with the usual deadly consequences. The final run of episodes will drop June 27.

Read: How Lee Jung-jae and the rest of the Season 2 ‘Squid Game’ squad are submitting for Emmy acting categories

Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro team up for David O. Russell

The biggest stars of Gen Z and the Silent Generation are teaming up for an American hustle. Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro are set to star in Shutout, from director David O. Russell (The Silver Linings Playbook) and prominent indie producer Black Bear.

During the big studio and exhibitor event of CinemaCon in April, Lionsgate announced that action star Donnie Yen (“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”) would be directing his “John Wick” spinoff, “Caine,” with a script from screenwriter Mattson Tomlin (“The Batman Part II”) as the Hong Kong-set pic has landed another “John Wick 4” actor.

Continue reading ‘Caine’: Rina Sawayama Returns As Badass Akira In ‘John Wick’ Spinoff Directed By Donnie Yen at The Playlist.

Caine is coming, and there’s an exciting casting update!

Rina Sawayama, who entered the John Wick universe as the fearless daughter of Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shimazu Koji in John Wick: Chapter 4, will reprise her role alongside Donnie Yen in the upcoming spinoff, Variety reports.

Caine is also being directed by Donnie Yen. He will also serve as an executive producer on the project.

The movie goes into production later this year, per the report.

“Rina is such a bada–. I love what she did with this role in Chapter 4 and can’t wait to see her cross paths with Caine once again,” said producer Chad Stahelski.

Donnie added: “Most delighted to welcome Rina back into this new exciting journey with us. It will be my pleasure and attempt to elevate her amazing character that left us mesmerized from John Wick: Chapter 4!”

The film is described as “an Hong...

Rina Sawayama is set to star in the new 'John Wick' spin-off movie.The 34-year-old star made her film acting debut in 2023's 'John Wick: Chapter 4', and Rina is now poised to reprise the role of Shimazu Akira in the upcoming spin-off movie, 'Caine'.Chad Stahelski, who is producing the project, said in a statement: "Rina is such a bada**. I love what she did with this role in 'Chapter 4' and can’t wait to see her cross paths with Caine once again."Rina is set to star alongside Donnie Yen in the new spin-off film, and the 61-year-old actor - who is also directing 'Caine' - is thrilled be reuniting with the singer-turned-actress.Donnie - who played Caine in 'John Wick: Chapter 4' - said: "Most delighted to welcome Rina back into this new exciting journey with us. It will be...

One key cast member is officially returning for the John Wick spinoff movie Caine. The Caine spinoff was originally announced to be in development in May 2024. Donnie Yen will star in and direct the movie. While the John Wick spinoff's plot is largely under wraps, it is confirmed that the story will take place after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, after Caine no longer has obligations to the High Table. It will be produced by Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee.

Per Variety, Rina Sawayama is officially returning for Caine. She will reprise her role as Akira. Hyping up this casting, franchise creator Chad Stahelski refers to the actor as a "bada**." Yen adds that he was "delighted to welcome Rina back" to the series. Check out the full quotes from Stahelski and Yen below:

Chad Stahelski: Rina is such a bada**. I love what she did with this...

Donnie Yen's John Wick: Chapter 4 spinoff is slowly coming together. Another returning star is now confirmed to appear in the upcoming action movie, which will focus on Yen's assassin Caine after the events of the 2023 blockbuster.

According to Variety, Rina Sawayama will reprise her role as Akira, the fearless daughter of Hiroyuki Sanada's Shimazu Koji, in Caine. She made her debut in Chapter 4, where she quickly became a fan favorite. Sawayama is now the second confirmed actor for Caine, which will follow the title character after he has been freed from his obligations to the High Table, after Yen. Sawayama's return isn't entirely surprising, considering that Chapter 4's post-credits scene showed Akira seeking revenge for the death of her father by hunting Caine.

"Rina is such a badass," said John Wick franchise producer-director Chad Stahelski. "I love what she did with this role in Chapter 4 and can...

Rina Sawayama, who received acclaim for her performance as Akira, a fan-favorite in Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 4, will reprise her role opposite Donnie Yen in the upcoming Caine spinoff film. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

The film will be produced by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee through their Thunder Road shingle, and by Chad Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner.

It was previously announced that the iconic and influential martial arts legend Donnie Yen will reprise his renowned role as Caine and will direct. The new film is stylistically modeled on the uniquely designed action films that Yen helped make famous, while being developed through Chad Stahelski’s deal with Lionsgate as he oversees the expansion of the John Wick universe. Yen will also serve as an executive producer on the project.

The film will...

Akira (Rina Sawayama) is coming back to the world of John Wick. The character will be seen in Caine, the upcoming spinoff centered around the character portrayed by Donnie Yen. Details regarding the premise of the project remain under wraps. While Lionsgate wants to keep plenty of surprises for when this story premieres on the big screen, it's been confirmed that the movie will follow Caine now that he doesn't work for the High Table. Akira was introduced during the events of John Wick: Chapter 4. The new film will give her the chance to steal the spotlight once again.

John Wick: Chapter 4 presented Akira as the daughter of Shimazu Koji (Hiroyuki Sanada). Growing up in the middle of the war between the criminal underworld and the High Table, Akira developed intense combat skills that allowed her to survive for so long. These abilities turn the character into the...

The summer of 2002 kicked off a whole new era in spy movies, but not in the way Hollywood expected. You see, three spy movies were coming out that year, and only one of them was predicted to be a hit. They were the Ben Affleck Jack Ryan flick, The Sum of All Fears, his pal Matt Damon’s The Bourne Identity, and Vin Diesel’s XXX. In fact, all three of them made money, but The Bourne Identity, a notoriously delayed and troubled production at the time, became a classic. The movie everyone expected to be a hit, XXX, did fine, making $142 million, which was a tidy sum. Still, given that it was expected to be the biggest hit of the summer, Hollywood insiders considered the film a disappointment. The end of the film promised that Xander Cage would return, but the time XXX: State of the Union hit theaters three years later,...

Akira is coming back for more John Wick ass-kicking.

Rina Sawayama, who became a fan-favourite as the fearless daughter of Hiroyuki Sanada’s Shimazu Koji in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” will reprise her role opposite Donnie Yen in the franchise’s upcoming spinoff “Caine” for Lionsgate.

First officially unveiled at CinemaCon, “Caine” is also being directed by Yen, and produced by franchise producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee through their Thunder Road shingle and by Chad Stahelski, who produces through his 87Eleven Entertainment production banner. Yen will also serve as an executive producer on the project.

Lionsgate is set to launch sales on the project — which goes into production later this year — in Cannes.

“Rina is such a badass,” said Stahelski. “I love what she did with this role in Chapter 4 and can’t wait to see her cross paths with Caine once again.”

Added Yen: “Most delighted to welcome...

A new documentary centered on the John Wick franchise is set to offer viewers an unfiltered look at the physical and financial toll behind one of the most commercially successful action series of the past decade. Directed by Jeffrey Doe, Wick Is Pain premieres at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles on May 8 and will be released digitally on May 9 through platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, YouTube, Microsoft Movies & TV, and Comcast Xfinity. Pre-orders begin May 1.

The film features Keanu Reeves, director Chad Stahelski, and producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee, along with longtime collaborator David Leitch, reflecting on the pressure, risk, and endurance that have defined the series since its inception in 2014. Drawing from years of behind-the-scenes footage, Wick Is Pain captures both the physical demands of production and the uncertain business environment that nearly ended the original film before it was completed.

Reeves, who...

Keanu Reeves has been John Wick for more than a decade. And now, the franchise star is taking fans behind the scenes of how the films are made. Documentary “Wick Is Pain” features Reeves, director/producer Chad Stahelski, and producers Basil Iwanyk and Erica Lee as they discuss how the 2014 film spurred four sequels (a fifth film was recently announced), two spinoffs, two series, and more.

“John Wick” began as an independent film, and went on to famously change modern action filmmaking. Now, the franchise has become one of the inspirations for a new Academy Award category for stunts. “Wick Is Pain” is directed by Jeffrey Doe, and produced by Josh Oreck, Gabriel Roth, and Matthew Sidle, with Tina Carter executive producing.

“I’m excited to share and be a part of taking fans behind the curtain on the extraordinary journey of making the John Wick films,” Reeves said of the documentary.

Havoc (2025) isn’t your typical action thriller. Directed by Gareth Evans — the man behind The Raid — this Netflix Original stars Tom Hardy as a detective who dives deep into a city crumbling under corruption after a drug deal spirals out of control. From what we’ve seen in early reviews and trailers, it’s not just about high-octane fights and shootouts. There’s a darker layer about broken systems, survival, and redemption. If that kind of gritty, relentless energy is your thing, then you’ll definitely want to check out these movies like Havoc. Each one brings its own intense flavor of crime, chaos, and complicated heroes.

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If you’re on the hunt for movies like Havoc that mix intense action with heavy emotions, Kill Zone (also known as Spl) is a solid pick. Just like Havoc, this one’s all about the blurry lines between right and wrong.

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Peacock is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated Season 2 of the crime comedy-drama series Poker Face, as well as the streaming release of the brilliant spy thriller film Black Bag. Just like every month, Peacock is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Peacock in May 2025.

The Notebook (May 1) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Notebook is a romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven. Based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, the 2004 film is set in the 1940s, and it follows a young couple as they fall in love despite their parents’ disapproval, while their stories are read from a notebook in...

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most revered filmmakers of his generation. From Reservoir Dogs to Django Unchained, Tarantino has never failed to amaze fans and critics with his incredible genius and filmmaking talent. However, when many of us hear the name ‘Quentin Tarantino,’ his bloody Kill Bill saga is sure to come first to our minds.

Way back in 2003 and 2004, the filmmaker unleashed Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, a two-part cinematic spectacle that shocked the world with its brilliant infusion of samurai swordplay, spaghetti western grit, and anime-inspired violence. Essentially a revenge saga for the ages, the franchise has today assumed the status of cult classic, drawing in viewers even today.

At the heart was Beatrix Kiddo, aka the Bride, portrayed by Uma Thurman. A former assassin on a relentless quest for vengeance, both films not only turned out to be box office successes but also cemented their place in pop culture,...

Get your first look at the cast of killers in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina with a new set of character posters. There are old faces and new among the murderers' row of characters in the long-awaited actioner. The movie will pirouette its way into theaters on June 6, 2025.

Ana de Armas leads the cast of the film as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-slash-assassin from the same organization John Wick (Keanu Reeves) grew up in, as seen in John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum. That organization is led by The Director (Anjelica Huston), who returns for Ballerina. Other familiar faces on the posters include Reeves' Wick, Continental hotel manager Winston Scott (Ian McShane), and Continental concierge Charon (Lance Reddick); it will be the late Reddick's last performance. New faces include Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), Catalina Sandino Moreno(Maria Full of Grace), David Castañeda (The...

Although the story of Andor, as good as it is, has been told multiple times, I think it bears repetition because of how mind-blowing it actually is. Rogue One was undoubtedly fantastic, and appreciation for the work done by Gareth Edwards and his team has only grown with each passing year. But I don’t think you’d look at a cast that has Felicity Jones, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, and Forest Whitaker in it and decide to make an entire show around Diego Luna’s character, especially since they all died at the end of that film. On top of that, when the show was about to be released, excitement for anything new from the franchise was at an all-time low due to the laughably bad The Mandalorian Season 2, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, as soon as we set foot into the incredibly...

Ballerina's lead engages the Baba Yaga in a brand new poster for the upcoming John Wick spinoff.

The poster spotlights Ana de Armas' Eve Macarro in a crowded field of new and familiar faces to the John Wick universe, including Wick (Keanu Reeves), the Director (Anjelica Huston), and Winston (Ian McShane) surrounded by guns and ornamental backgrounds. A knife fight between Macarro and Wick can also be seen in the middle of the poster, mirroring the recent Ballerina trailer shown at CinemaCon. Earlier this week, Ballerina's X page further hyped up de Armas' hand-to-hand combat via a behind-the-scenes clip of her getting thrown around by an extra, even getting a few hits on him with a frying pan.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by IMDb (@imdb)In the zone. #BallerinaMoviepic.twitter.com/G1h5Vv2ntG— Ballerina (@ballerinamovie) April 15, 2025

Having previously demonstrated her action skills in films...

There were no new John Wick projects sent out into the world last year, but that all changes this year, thanks to Ana de Armas. The Blade Runner 2049 and No Time to Die star will lead a new John Wick spin-off movie, Ballerina, that just got a thrilling new look. The official Ballerina Instagram account shared a new clip from behind the scenes of the upcoming action film, which shows Armas battling a foe with a pan, proving she’s every bit as resourceful as Keanu Reeves’ John Wick. In addition to Ana de Armas, Ballerina will also star Norman Reedus as Pine, with Lance Reddick and Ian McShane reprising their roles as Sharon and Winston, respectively. Reeves will also appear as John Wick in the film, which is coming to theaters on June 6.

Shay Hatten, who previously made his screenwriting debut on John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, will...

Over the past few years, Hollywood movies have been soaring in the international market; there has been a shift in the way global audiences react to their movies. There used to be a time when the U.S. box office alone could make or break a movie. Now, China, the world’s second-largest movie market, has become a key contributor to making a Hollywood project successful.

Their taste for high-octane action and emotional epics has led to movies quietly making more money in China than they did back home. Sometimes, the star power, paired with clever marketing, can really elevate a movie’s appeal, turning the projects that once were sometimes meh in the U.S. into global hits.

From movies that feature actors like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt to movies that stand out due to technical marvels and use stunning visuals like the Transformers,...

Which special skill did Keanu Reeves have to learn for John Wick 4? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Yes, you see, this time, the guy had to saddle up, literally. For the film’s opening sequence, Keanu Reeves had to master horseback riding, and not just the casual kind. He aimed to fast-gallop through the desert like a seasoned rider. As he put it during an Esquire interview, “There’s a sequence—hopefully, knock on wood—in John Wick 4, the opening sequence. John Wick is back in the desert on a horse. I’m going to hopefully be able to fast-gallop and run.”

Now that’s not what fans expected. After all, the John Wick series thrived on neon shootouts, slick martial arts, and stylish mayhem. But tossing Reeves back into the wild terrain on horseback was peak Wick, and he didn’t shy away from the challenge. When asked if...

After Lionsgate confirmed John Wick 5is in the works following much speculation, franchise enthusiasts now wonder how Keanu Reeves' eponymous character comes back from the (seemingly) dead following the chilling end to Chapter 4. One fan's poster art imagines Wick's return from the grave in the next sequel as anticipation for it ramps up.

Via Instagram, digital artist @diamonddead shared concept art of Reeves' main character in John Wick 5 with the fitting slogan, "You can't kill what's already dead." Wick is holding a rifle and looking more menacing than ever as the fan-favorite assassin readies for his latest do-or-die adventure.

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After Reeves expressed initial hesitancy to return for John Wick 5, the action movie legend agreed to come back for the latest installment in the acclaimed neo-noir film series. Lionsgate revealed at CinemaCon that the sequel is moving forward two years after...

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, which brought the magic of wuxia to worldwide audiences 25 years ago, is coming to the small screen. A TV adaptation of the novels the film was based on is in the works at Prime Video. Deadline reports that Jason Ning (Lucifer) and Ronald D. Moore (For All Mankind) are both attached to the project.

The film was based on the Crane-Iron Series, a series of five interlinked books written by Chinese novelist Wang Dulu in the 1940s. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is the fourth book in the series. The project has been in the works for some time at Sony, which released Ang Lee's Oscar-winning film adaptation in 2000. Ning is on an overall deal with Sony and has been with the project since its inception; Battlestar Galactica creator Moore, who recently signed his own deal with Sony, came on board last year. It's the second...

John Wick: Chapter 4 star Donnie Yen has a new action thriller that fans will soon be able to watch from the comfort of their own homes. Titled The Prosecutor, the movie currently boasts a 93 percent fresh rating on the review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes.

Per Blu-ray.com, Well Go USA Entertainment is set to release The Prosecutor on 4K Uhd and Blu-ray on May 27, roughly five months after the action thriller received a limited theatrical run in the United States and Canada. Inspired by an actual legal case in Hong Kong, The Prosecutor follows the story of a man who falsely pleads guilty to drug trafficking after being framed. Despite the confession, the veteran policeman-turned-prosecutor (Yen) handling the case is convinced of the man's innocence and pursues his own investigation, risking both his career and his life to bring the real perpetrator to justice," reads the synopsis for the movie.

With John Wick 5 officially moving forward at Lionsgate, fans anticipate learning how Keanu Reeves' eponymous character fared after seemingly dying in Chapter 4 and whether his usual running mates will be with him for the ride. One of Wick's allies, the Bowery King, could feature in the upcoming sequel as Laurence Fishburne offers a hopeful update about potentially reprising his role.

During an interview with Collider, Fishburne addressed whether he'd received the call to return for John Wick 5 after Lionsgate officially confirmed the upcoming action follow-up earlier this month. Though Fishburne conceded he's yet to hear from Reeves or franchise director Chad Stahelski about John Wick 5, he feels confident he'll hear from them about possibly coming back for the film. "So, I haven't heard from Keanu and Chad about John Wick 5, but I'm sure I will," he said.

Fishburne's return as Bowery King would make sense, considering he's been in every...

John Wick star and action icon Donnie Yen will both direct and star in the highly anticipated Caine spin-off, it has been confirmed. Arriving to tease action fans of the explosive, fist-throwing delights to come, Yen's latest action thriller, 2024's The Prosecutor, is now all set to land in homes in the United States. The Prosecutor finds the martial arts actor delivering justice both in and out of the courtroom, with the action outing following Yen as the titular prosecutor who, after having his faith in the system shaken, sets out on a brutal quest to save a wrongly accused defendant.

According to a report by Blu-ray.com, The Prosecutor is now all set to land on 4K Blu-ray and Blu-ray in the U.S. next month on May 27, 2025. Meaning that action and Donnie Yen fans can soon watch the movie, which now boasts a score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes,...

Unless you live under a rock, CinemaCon 2025 was hard to ignore. Every year, this highly anticipated event turns Las Vegas into the epicenter of cinema and gathers movie studios, theatre owners, and industry insiders under one roof. It’s more than just a convention – it’s where the future of movies is unveiled. And this year, all eyes are on what’s coming next.

For those who follow Hollywood headlines, CinemaCon is the place where the biggest announcements are made, stunning trailers debut, and the most buzzworthy surprises take place. From intimate studio presentations to larger-than-life showcases, the event offers a front-row seat to what audiences around the world will be watching in the months and years to come.

Keanu Reeves in John Wick 4 | Credits: Lionsgate Films

But it’s not just about what’s being shown. It’s also about who’s showing up. Each year, some of...

If there's one other thing that the John Wick franchise isn't lacking besides next-level stunt work and action, it's colorful supporting characters. Since the first film in the series, each subsequent entry has managed to expand the world of assassins and gun-fu even more with new influential figures. Whether it's a member of the high table like Bill Skarsgard's character, Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont, or John Wick's (Keanu Reeves) fellow hitmen such as Caine (portrayed brilliantly by Donnie Yen), there has always been a compelling new character in each film to challenge or support John in an interesting way. Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King was one figure of support, and he's more than willing to return for the recently announced John Wick: Chapter 5.

While speaking to ComicBook.com, Fishburne was asked if he would return to play the Bowery King in John Wick: Chapter 5. Fishburne played it cool,...

Action movie icon Donnie Yen will return to the world of John Wick to both direct and star in the highly anticipated Caine spin-off, it was finally confirmed at CinemaCon. Following the exciting news, Yen has since taken to social media to share the perfect response and let fans know that he is prepared for what’s to come as he takes the beloved action franchise into its next chapter.

The Caine spin-off is something that both action fans, and Donnie Yen himself, have wanted to see ever since the character made his scene-stealing debut in 2023’s John Wick: Chapter 4. Several details have now been revealed, with the spin-off picking up following the final moments of John Wick: Chapter 4, which saw Caine freed from his obligations to the High Table and returning to Paris to reunite with his estranged daughter.

Yen will not only reprise the role of Caine, a...

CinemaCon is over, and once again, JoBlo.com was lucky enough to attend on behalf of the site and check out all the amazing studio presentations. Pretty much every studio was represented this year, with everyone reaffirming the fact that, after a few difficult post-covid years, as well as the lingering effect of the dual WGA/SAG strikes, Hollywood needs to get audiences back in theatres in order to keep the industry going.

Here are a few highlights and takeaways we got from the presentations:

Nobody 2 looks amazing:

While Timo Tjahjanto’s Nobody 2 didn’t get a major presentation, with Bob Odenkirk currently on Broadway starring in Glengarry Glen Ross, we did get to see the film’s first trailer, and it’s killer. While the first movie played on the John Wick formula, the sequel does something unique in that it seems to be an ultra-violent riff on National Lampoon’s Vacation.

Keanu Reeves returns in John Wick 5 with a black suit, gun in hand, and vengeance on his mind(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Just when we thought John Wick had finally earned a peaceful retirement, or, you know, actually died, John Wick 5 steps into the spotlight, guns blazing and rumors swirling. After Chapter 4 wrapped things up with an emotional punch (and a whole lot of literal ones), fans were left asking, is this really the end? Apparently not!

The franchise that turned Keanu Reeves into a modern-day action god isn’t ready to tap out just yet. Despite the seemingly final moments of the last movie, recent updates hint that Baba Yaga might have one more fight left in him. Whether it’s a prequel, a twist on his fate, or just John crawling out of a shallow grave like the legend he is, excitement for the next chapter is sky-high. With spin-offs,...