John Wick 4: Why did Keanu Reeves want to release the film straight to the cinema?

In the era of streaming services, several films that could be released in theaters are discarded from theaters and go direct to online platforms, such as Netflix, HBO Max It is Amazon Prime Video. John Wick 4 could have had that fate, but Keanu Reeves made sure the new entry in the franchise landed directly on the big screen.

During an interview with wired, reeves explained how he always wanted the fourth film in the action franchise starring him to hit theaters before streaming. As justification, the actor spoke about the virtues of the big screen and how the scale helps in immersing the audience.

“It’s dreams, right? And immersion. I think the power of cinema – part of it is the novelty, but also the scale. You see a close-up of a wonderful performance with emotions and narratives that touch you,” he said. “Whether it’s horror, action or comedy, you’re looking at a face that’s, you know, 20 feet tall. Yes. You are there. The intimacy of it.”

Win or lose. It’s his way out. ‘❤️’ this tweet for reminders about John Wick: Chapter 4 – only in theaters & IMAX March 24. pic.twitter.com/QtZwtQxbMb

— John Wick: Chapter 4 (@JohnWickMovie) November 10, 2022

John Wick 4: Keanu Reeves appears featured in the first official image; look

After much waiting, John Wick 4 won first official image with Keanu Reeves featured as the protagonist. The photo was shown by the studio lionsgate during panel at San Diego Comic Con 2022 Last Thursday, the 21st.

Even with the image, the film still has several mysteries, such as the official title. the continuation of John Wick 3: Parabellum (2019) was supposed to open in theaters in 2021, but was pushed back to March 24, 2023. See the image below:

And so it begins… #JW4pic.twitter.com/xBgHCRWqJf

— John Wick (@JohnWickMovie) July 21, 2022