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Reveɑling Keɑnu Reeves’ Substɑ𝚗tiɑl Eɑr𝚗ings Across Four John Wick Films Amid Fɑn A𝚗ticipɑtion for the Fifth I𝚗stɑllme𝚗t

Entertainment — 02/02/2024

Keanu Reeves’ substantial earnings across all four John Wick films have been disclosed, coinciding with heightened anticipation among fans for updates on the fifth installment in the franchise.

Keanu Reeves' huge salary for all four John Wick films has been revealed, as fans of the franchise eagerly await news of when the fifth movie will drop

The Canadian actor, 59, experienced a gradual increase in his remuneration as the action film series gained popularity. Notably, Keanu’s compensation skyrocketed to an impressive $15 million (£12 million) for the fourth film, reflecting a considerable budget escalation.

A budget increase for the fourth flick (Keanu pictured in John Wick: Chapter 4) saw Keanu's pay soar, earning him a whopping $15million (£12million)

The initial John Wick film, released in 2014, secured the star a base salary ranging from $1 million to $2 million (£787,000 to £1.6 million). Subsequent sequels, such as John Wick Chapter 2 in 2017, witnessed a moderate pay increase, falling between $2 million and $2.5 million (£1.6 million and £1.9 million).

The Canadian actor (seen at the premiere in March 2023), 59, saw a steady rise in his earnings for the John Wick action films as the franchise gained momentum

The third film, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), swiftly became the franchise’s highest-grossing film within ten days of release. While Keanu’s exact earnings for Chapter 3 remain undisclosed, the series’ growing budget suggests a proportional increase in his salary.

Despite main character John (seen in John Wick: Chapter 4) seemingly dying at the end of the fourth film, in May 2023 it was confirmed that a fifth flick was in the works

John Wick: Chapter 4, premiering in March 2023, marked a significant milestone as the most expensive film in the franchise. Keanu’s compensation for this installment reached an astounding $15 million (£12 million), a sevenfold surge compared to his payment for the inaugural film.

John Wick: Chapter Four was released in the United States on March 24, and it has since grossed nearly $429million worldwide

Despite the apparent demise of the main character at the end of the fourth film, the confirmation of a fifth installment in May 2023 has heightened fan excitement. Joe Drake, Chair of Lionsgate’s motion picture group, assured the audience during an earnings call that John Wick would return, predicting substantial growth for the franchise.

Drake disclosed that while the fifth movie is in development, several spin-offs, including the upcoming Ballerina, are also underway. However, a specific release date for John Wick 5 remɑi𝚗s undisclosed, prompting eager fans to anticipate further updates.

Responding to the anticipation, Drake acknowledged that the development of the fifth main entry would take time but assured fans of a regular cadence of John Wick content. The commitment to building an expansive world around the character reflects Lionsgate’s recognition of the audience’s keen interest.

John Wick: Chapter Four, released on March 24 in the United States, has achieved remarkable global success, grossing nearly $429 million (£338 million) worldwide. Coupled with critical acclaim, the movie holds a commendable 94% rating on Rotte𝚗 Tomatoes.