Summary
John Wick: Chapter 5is a very exciting movie, but there’s a different underdog action movie I’m much more excited about. I love theJohn Wickfranchise, and there are quite a few upcoming movies that should keep its momentum going. There’s theCainespinoff focusing on Donnie Yen’s character, theBallerinamovie starring Ana de Armas, and theplannedJohn Wick: Chapter 5all on the horizon. The franchise is going as strong as it ever was, even afterJohn Wick: Chapter 4’s endingand John’s definitive fate. One movie is more exciting than them all, though, and it’s not even aJohn Wickfilm.
There have been dozens ofgreat movies likeJohn Wick, and many recent action films have mirrored its unique stylistic choices. All of them took varying levels of influence fromJohn Wickand bring their own unique advantages to the action genre. One such movie, however, really stood out from the rest of the crowd, and became one of my favorite action movies ever. It even has a planned sequel on the way, which I find much more exciting thanJohn Wick: Chapter 5or any other spinoff from the franchise.
Every Upcoming John Wick Movie & Spinoff Explained
Already 4 movies deep, Keanu Reeves' John Wick franchise is continuing to expand. Here’s every movie and TV show currently in John’s pipeline.
Nobody 2 Is A More Exciting Action Movie Sequel Than John Wick 5
Bob Odenkirk’sNobodywas one of the best action movies sinceJohn Wick. WithNobody 2confirmedand aiming to begin production in August, Odenkirk’s movie about suburban assassin Hutch Mansell is one of the most exciting movies set to come out.Nobodydoes some things better thanJohn Wick, and there are a few reasons it’s so exciting. One of the most exciting things aboutNobodyis that it has just begun. There are countless exciting directions it could take and interesting elements it could introduce about its world and Hutch, which is in stark contrast toJohn Wick’s more well-defined universe and protagonist.
Nobody 2doesn’t have a set release date yet, but could premiere as early as 2025.
Some of the things that makeNobodydifferent fromJohn Wickare also some of its greatest strengths, and why I love it so much. John Wick is a legendary assassin, and widely feared by anyone who’s heard his name. That makes him very cool, but Hutch is more interesting to me. He’s, as the title suggests, a nobody. He has his background as an assassin, but those days were long behind him.Hutch was, in essence, just a regular suburban dad at the beginning ofNobody, which made a lot of interesting things possible.
Hutch’s ordinary nature makes him more believable, amplifies the danger he faces, and it keeps the franchise gritty, whereJohn Wick’s has soared into the realm of being a parallel universe.Because it focused on the Baba Yaga,John Wickhad to constantly up the stakes and add in ever-increasing numbers of unstoppable, legendary assassins to give him an actual challenge.Nobodydoesn’t have that problem. Something as ordinary as the mob poses a big enough threat to Hutch thatNobodydoesn’t need to introduce an entire network of hired killers that can take him out, and that realism is very compelling.
Nobody 2 Can Establish Bob Odenkirk As Keanu Reeves' Action Successor
In addition to the in-universe aspects ofNobody, there’s a major reason the franchise is so exciting from a real-world perspective.Nobody 2could solidify Bob Odenkirk as an action star, and even set him up to replace Keanu Reeves as the biggest name currently in the genre. Odenkirk brought physicality, grittiness, and humanity to the role of Hutch, and much ofNobody’s success is directly linked to his performance. I thought Odenkirk was fantastic, andNobody 2will give him a chance to show audiences yet again how dominant he is as the lead of an action movie.
John Wick
Odenkirk is being set up as a rising action star, and the current best actor in the genre is also stepping down.John Wick could be alive afterJohn Wick: Chapter 4, but it’s probably more likely that Reeves' character will stay dead. The franchise also seems to be pivoting to focus on spinoffs and other, newer characters like Caine, Akira, and Mr. Nobody.Even if Reeves does return to his iconic role, he won’t be the only face of theJohn Wickfranchise anymore. Odenkirk, on the other hand, is a rising action star, and he’s evencontinuing that trend withNormal.
Nobody & John Wick Might Exist Within A Single Cinematic Universe
Even though Odenkirk could soon replace Reeves, there’s a chance thatNobodyisn’t so much aJohn Wickreplacement as it is a spinoff.There are several similarities between the franchises: Derek Kolstad wrote bothNobodyandJohn Wick, they both feature former assassins dragged back into the heat of battle, and they share many stylistic choices. There hasn’t been an overt connection between the franchises yet, and Kolstad doesn’t seem very interested in a crossover, but there’s potential for the franchises to connect. Hutch worked for the CIA, but it could be revealed that he knew of the Continental or John himself.
Is Nobody Set In The John Wick Universe?
Bob Odenkirk’s new action movie Nobody has drawn several comparisons to Keanu Reeves' John Wick, but are the two titles set in the same universe?
Even if aNobodyandJohn Wickconnection isn’t firmly established, Odenkirk’s franchise still acts as the most exciting replacement for Reeves'. I fell in love withNobodythe second Hutch put his watch on his fist during the bus fight scene, and I desperately need to see more of what the franchise has to offer.John Wickis great, but there’s just so much more potential withNobody, and its future is so incredibly bright. I personally cannot wait forNobody 2, and I find it much more exciting thanJohn Wick: Chapter 5.
Nobody
Cast
Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell, an underestimated and overlooked dad, and husband, taking life’s indignities on the chin and never pushing back. However, when two thieves break into his suburban home, Hutch declines to defend himself or his family, hoping to prevent serious violence. His teenage son is disappointed in him, and his wife seems to pull only further away - but the incident triggers the underlying rage in Hutch, leading him down a path to become a dangerous man with brutal skills and the attitude to match.
