This March, a number of motion followers will get their likelihood to see John Wick for the primary time on the large display. Not as a result of they missed the movies once they performed in theaters, however as a result of the John Wick movie sequence by no means performed of their nearest multiplex – till now. It is exhausting to consider, however there are some audiences with entry to film theaters who’ve by no means gotten an opportunity to see Keanu Reeves do his gun-fu factor on the large display.
Greater than a decade after the primary movie was launched, and two years after the fourth John Wick movie ended its theatrical run worldwide, Chinese language audiences will get their repair with John Wick 4. Beginning March 14, audiences in China will get the possibility to see John Wick: Chapter 4 in theaters. Not solely is it the primary time a John Wick film will play in Chinese language theaters, however it can achieve this in a really uncommon uncut model that censors have determined to not edit. The R-rated film starring Keanu Reeves will probably be distributed by Huahua Media, an area Chinese language firm accountable for advertising and theater distribution.
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If John Wick: Chapter 4 turns into a success in China, maybe it will pave the way in which for future movies within the franchise (and different unrelated movies) to be launched within the nation, the place censorship has made it unattainable to point out some films. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the superhero movie Deadpool & Wolverine acquired a theatrical launch in China final yr, however the movie was closely edited to chop down the violence and profanity. However how “Deadpool-y” might Deadpool & Wolverine be if you happen to edited out the components that made it a well-liked movie? Would not that be compromising the very issues that make it a novel motion film?
Fortunately, China will have the ability to see John Wick: Chapter 4 in all of its uncut glory. Maybe some will probably be shocked on the violence on display, however others will most likely be confused if they’ve by no means seen a John Wick movie, and abruptly, they’re at half 4 of the story. Luckily, John Wick 4 additionally works as a standalone motion epic.
Is There a Future for the ‘John Wick’ Franchise After ‘Chapter 4’?
2023 formally introduced an finish to the John Wick movie sequence, as Keanu Reeves’ eponymous hero despatched his character off with an exquisite arc. It was the right approach to end an epic journey that, regardless of getting just a little repetitive, all the time saved proving that it had extra juice.
The sequence continued with the TV spin-off The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a prequel primarily based on the character Winston Scott (performed by Ian McShane within the movies). The present acquired combined critiques from followers and critics, and did not elaborate a lot on the franchise. 2025 will see the discharge of the spin-off From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, a function movie starring Ana de Armas as an murderer for rent who hunts down some dangerous folks between the occasions of John Wick 3 and John Wick 4.
However is there nonetheless a future for the Wickverse? Director Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves are supposedly creating initiatives primarily based on the John Wick franchise, however nothing’s sure at this level, and franchise homeowners are most likely ready to see how Ballerina does in theaters. The massive query now’s if the franchise has any juice left with out Reeves.
Supply: The Hollywood Reporter