8 Big Clues John Wick Is Still Alive After Chapter 4's Shock Ending (2024)

Summary

  • John Wick's survival is hinted at throughout the movie, despite him appearing dead at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4.
  • John Wick 5 is confirmed by Lionsgate, although director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves haven't given their full comments on the sequel.
  • There are various clues that suggest John Wick's death may have been faked, including the absence of a proper burial and the involvement of powerful allies.

The end of John Wick: Chapter 4 leaves suggests John Wick is dead but some clues hint that he survived. The sequel continues to follow John (Keanu Reeves) on his journey to get back to his normal, non-assassin life, but the increasing price on his head makes that difficult. The movie is full of groundbreaking action sequences, but it's also surprisingly emotional, as John is seen killed in a duel with Caine (Donnie Yen). The assassin shares his final words with his old friend Winston (Ian McShane), then is buried in New York with a headstone reading, "Loving Husband."

The John Wick movies have grown in popularity since the first film's modest box office success in 2014. Three movies later, John Wick has become a billion-dollar franchise. John Wick: Chapter 4 made over $432 million alone — a huge achievement for Lionsgate, but it calls into question why the studio would kill off the character at the highest point of the series' popularity. It's a bold move, but in an industry where franchises never die if they're still popular, there are a lot of reasons to hold out hope that John Wick survived and will return.

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8 John Wick's Burial Isn't Shown

Off-Screen Deaths Are Always Suspicious

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While John Wick supposedly dies in a duel with Caine, as he keels over on the steps in Paris, the movie doesn't actually show him die. Not only that but, while Winston and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) are standing at his grave in the cemetery at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, there isn't a proper burial in the movie.

It's unlikely that the day Winston and the Bowery King visit the cemetery is John's burial, as the grass is uncut, and it's as if John has been buried for months. With action movies, if a character dies off-screen, the chances are high that they're probably not dead.

7 John Wick 5 Discussions Are Already Happening

The Franchise Has A Long Future Ahead

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It seems as if nobody is on the same page about John Wick 5, as director Chad Stahelski seemingly doesn't want to make another movie, and Keanu Reeves has yet to properly comment on the sequel, but Lionsgate has outright confirmed it. The studio hasn't verified whether John Wick: Chapter 5 is a prequel, which could very well be the case and keep the emotional John Wick: Chapter 4 ending intact.

However, the movie will most likely be a sequel and follow on from John Wick: Chapter 4, and it'll probably reveal how John Wick survived. Nevertheless, while it has been confirmed, Reeves' silence on the sequel speaks volumes.

6 John Wick: Chapter 4 Cut A Scene Confirming John Survived

What Was The Original Plan?

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Director Chad Stahelski revealed that John Wick: Chapter 4 originally featured an alternate ending where John Wick survived, but the scene tested badly during test screenings. As a result, Stahelski made the brave decision to remove it, making the prospect of John Wick 5 much harder for Lionsgate.

However, Stahelski is working on a director's cut of John Wick: Chapter 4, and it's possible that he could include the cut scene of John surviving. That would significantly help John Wick 5 avoid its biggest problem. I Am Legend 2 is following on from the first movie's alternate ending, and audiences could see the same happen with the John Wick franchise.

5 Winston & The Bowery King Are Powerful Enough To Fake John's Death

John Has Very Capable Allies?

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Between Winston and the Bowery King, they have more than enough power to fake John's death in John Wick: Chapter 4. The Bowery King alone has so many resources and connections that he can get his hands on weaponry, vehicles, and bulletproof suits across the world, and even managed to sneak an injured John back to the safety of the underground after he was left for dead in John Wick 3.

In that respect, there's no denying that he could have helped John fake his death. However, one thing that undermines this clue is that the Bowery King and Winston expressed genuine sadness when they were standing at John's grave at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4. Of course, they also show doubt that he is really dead.

4 The Dog In John Wick: Chapter 4 Sees Something In The Cemetery

Did The Dog Sense His Master?

During the cemetery scene in John Wick: Chapter 4, Winston and the Bowery King aren't alone at John's tombstone. John's trusty pit bull is there, too. During the scene, the dog's ears perk up, and he looks to the side as if he notices somebody in the distance, or maybe he smells his master's scent.

Given that dogs in the John Wick franchise are extremely clever and skilled, it wouldn't be surprising if the pit bull sensed his master. After all, this is the same dog who found John in the Bowery King's lair after he was left in a New York taxicab in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.

3 John Wick Has Survived Much Worse

Can John Be Killed So Easily?

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It's hard to believe that one bullet killed John Wick when it wasn't even a headshot, especially given all the injuries he has sustained and the beatings he has endured. Throughout all four John Wick movies, John has sustained over 200 injuries, including getting stabbed multiple times, being thrown through windows, and falling from such great heights on countless occasions.

Outside the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, John has only been shot cleanly once, but thanks to the doctor in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum, that was taken care of. There's no reason why John couldn't have been rushed to that same doctor after the duel.

2 Several Of John's Allies Weren't At The Cemetery

Where Were The Other Mourners?

Whether it's John's burial or funeral at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4, it's strange that Winston and the Bowery King were the only two characters to pay their respects. While John has made a lot of enemies, he still has several allies. Garage owner Aurelio and police officer Jimmy should have both been at the cemetery.

The movie also made it clear that Caine and John Wick knew each other for a long time and were close, so it doesn't make sense that Caine wasn't there either. All the people in attendance at Helen's funeral in the first John Wick movie would surely have known John, too.

1 Marquis Vincent De Gramont's Words In John Wick: Chapter 4 Were Literal

Was A Fake Death John's Only Escape?

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In John Wick: Chapter 4, Marquis Vincent de Gramont says, "John is nothing but a ghost searching for a graveyard." That line of dialogue clearly implied that the Marquis believed that John was inevitably going to get killed sooner or later. However, that dialogue could also have been a hint to audiences that this was John's plan all along.

Throughout the movie, John could have been planning to fake his death and that he wanted to have a burial so that the High Table believed he was dead and assassins stopped hunting him. The Marquis's comment could have been a clever foreshadowing of John Wick's return.

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8 Big Clues John Wick Is Still Alive After Chapter 4's Shock Ending (2024)

FAQs

Is John Wick still alive? ›

We shot an ending where you actually saw John Wick at the end of the movie. So it was very clear that he was still alive.

Is there going to be a John Wick 5? ›

Synopsis. John Wick 5 is in development, with Chad Stahelski working on the story. While a release date is yet to be confirmed, the cast is expected to include Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, and Laurence Fishburne. The plot remains a mystery, but fans can expect more adrenaline-fueled action from the legendary hitman.

Is there anything extra at the end of John Wick 4? ›

Chapter 4 includes a post-credits sequence that picks back up with Wick's frienemy Caine (Donnie Yen), now also free of the High Table, who is on the way to visit his daughter for the first time in years. As he approaches her, a woman emerges from the crowd, brandishing a knife.

How could John Wick survive that fall? ›

[SPOILER for JOHN WICK 3] How did John Wick survive the fall off the Continental? An ordinary human would not survive that fall. The key scene there was during the fall he hit railings & roof along the way. Recognizing John Wick, the metals suddenly soften themselves to avoid getting hit hard.

Will John Wick ever return? ›

For starters, the new John Wick 5 film will begin production in 2025 and it has a potential release date for late 2026. Reeves will return to reprise his role and that's about all the information we have at the moment.

What would be the story of John Wick 5? ›

Who is Mr. Nobody in John Wick 4? ›

Played by Shamier Anderson, Mr. Nobody, also known as Tracker, is a bounty hunter with his sights set on Keanu Reeves' eponymous assassin, though bides his time taking Wick down until the reward hits a certain point.

Is Winston John Wick's dad? ›

Summary. "The Continental" prequel series fails to confirm the popular theory that Winston is John Wick's father despite numerous connections between the characters.

How did Caine lose his eyes? ›

It's implied that Caine's blindness was part of his deal for retirement, similar to how the Marquis Vincent de Gramont forced Mr. Nobody to maim his own hand as part of their deal. When asked about it, Caine states that the High Table didn't take his eyes, but rather that Caine gave them to the High Table.

Who is Keanu Reeves' daughter? ›

What did Winston give John Wick at the end? ›

Winston gives John a blood oath marker and warns him he can only give him an hour's head start. In John Wick: Chapter 2, there isn't any explicit explanation for the marker John is given. It's assumed to be John's original marker from his blood oath with Santino. In the first movie, John loses his wife and his dog.

Is there a John Wick 5 in the works? ›

In July 2023, Chad Stahelski – who has directed all four John Wick movies to date – said that he didn't know that a fifth movie would happen. However, as he told Inverse in October 2023, he's not against the idea as long as it's not a "cash grab".

Could John Wick still be alive? ›

Given that somber ending and statements from Keanu Reeves, it appears that Wick is truly dead and gone. However, John doesn't die on-screen, meaning his survival could easily be confirmed. Clues in the film hint and the series as a whole hint he could have escaped his apparent demise.

Is John Wick forgiven? ›

The Elder agrees to forgive John under the condition of killing Winston and subservience to the High Table for the remainder of his life. To show his fealty, John severs his ring finger and gives his wedding ring to The Elder.

What happens to John Wick now? ›

The movie is full of groundbreaking action sequences, but it's also surprisingly emotional, as John is seemingly killed in a duel with Caine (Donnie Yen). The assassin shares his final words with his old friend Winston (Ian McShane), then is buried in New York with a headstone reading, "Loving Husband."

Are the John Wick movies over? ›

John Wick began a successful franchise which includes three sequels (John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)), the prequel television series The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023), the spin-off film John Wick Presents: Ballerina (2025), as well ...

How old is John Wick? ›

John Wick: Chapter 4, released on March 24, 2023, takes place six months after the third installment. Since the events between the first and the fourth happened the same year, John Wick is still either 50 years old or maybe 51. Although the character's age stays the same, Keanu Reeves's age changed from the first film.

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