It’s full steam ahead for the latest John Wick spin-off, with Donnie Yen announcing on Instagram that cameras are now rolling on Caine: From the World of John Wick! Despite Ballerina underperforming somewhat (it made $52 million domestically, but fared better overseas, making $82 million – with a $140 million global haul), Lionsgate’s not giving up on the expanded franchise’s potential. The film will center on Caine, the blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, with Yen returning to the role while also stepping behind the camera to direct. Rina Sawayama is also set to reprise her role as Shimazu Akira from the fourth installment.

Here is Yen’s post:

The Caine Spin-off

The spin-off will take place after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, with Caine now freed from his obligations to The High Table. Mattson Tomlin (The Batman Part II) wrote the script alongside Michael McGrale (The Rip).

In a statement, Yen said, “What drew me to Caine is the contradiction. He carries love, responsibility, and sacrifice in a world built on consequence. That creates a very different kind of action hero.“

He continued, “This film is an opportunity to push the genre forward. My goal is to create the most definitive martial arts-infused action film ever made, one that honors what audiences love about John Wick while bringing a new emotional depth and visual language to the story. As both director and actor, I’m excited to shape this chapter in a way that reflects everything I’ve learned over decades in action cinema, while building something that feels entirely new.“

Adam Fogelson, chair of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, added, “It became clear after John Wick: Chapter 4 that fans were particularly intrigued by Caine, which made his story the most natural next chapter of the franchise. It’s truly exciting to be embarking on a strategic partnership with Donnie—he has the vision to bring to life this extension of the John Wick universe in a way that’s authentic to his own signature style, flair, and expertise as a filmmaker.“

What’s Next for the Franchise

Although John Wick: Chapter 4 seemingly brought the story of the legendary assassin to an end, Lionsgate has announced plans for John Wick: Chapter 5, an animated prequel, and even a new single-player AAA video game. So expect more drama from the High Table coming soon!