Summary
- Chad Stahelski's focus on Highlander benefits Henry Cavill's new franchise and ensures that the fantasy film gets the attention it deserves.
- Stahelski's experience with John Wick proves that his singular focus can lead to successful and critically acclaimed films.
- The potential success of Highlander could lead to a John Wick -like dilemma, as Stahelski may have to juggle between franchises.
Henry Cavill's new fantasy film, Mountainousgot a big boost thanks to it John Wick 5 update. since the end of John Wick: Chapter 4Discussions about the fifth part of the series have become commonplace. while a spin-off in the form of Ballerina Set in 2025, it will see Keanu Reeves reprise his role as John Wick in the direct sequel. John Wick: Chapter 4 has been officially confirmed but is not yet in official development.
This is what the last update said about it John Wick 5 was launched, hinting that the film will be released soon. This is the report John Wick 5Claiming to begin production in 2025, it appears to have started filming. Collidercontains a brief piece of information that massively benefits from an entirely different franchise John Wick starring Henry Cavill.

John Wick
- created by
- Derek Kolstad
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Willem Dafoe, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Laurence Fishburne, Anjelica Huston, Bill Skarsgard, Mel Gibson, Donnie Yen
Chad Stahelski's focus on Highlander over John Wick 5 is great for Henry Cavill's franchise
Highlander's Director Will Not Distract
The relationship between Mountainous and John Wick director Chad Stahelski, who is involved in both, sleeps. Stahelski directed all four films John Wick films, along with David Leitch, first made a name for himself as a fantastic director of action films featuring epic stunts, hand-to-hand combat and shootouts. Stahelski was confirmed as the director Mountainous In between reboot/remake production in 2016 John Wick and John Wick: Chapter 2, which means that the film has been in development for nearly 10 years.

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The film took too long to enter production, primarily because of Stahelski's commitment to the film John Wick franchise, subject to the foregoing Collider report. It is mentioned in the report “Stahelski is creatively and mentally focused on directing, writing and producing Highlander.” The main reason was given as the reason for this John Wick: Chapter 5 It will not go into production in 2025. Thankfully, Stahelski doesn't try to balance both projects at the same time, which could be detrimental to both. Instead, Mountainous Stahelski's priority, which means he can turn his full attention back to work.
John Wick proves that Henry Cavill's Highlander can be Stahelski's full focus.
When Stahelski focuses, he can make amazing films
Stahelski gives Mountainous His undivided attention is a benefit to the film on its own, but it's further supported by the viewing John Wick franchise. As noted, Stahelski hasn't managed anything else since 2014 John Wickpouring a full decade of blood, sweat and tears into making three sequels for the film. As most would agree, ranking John Wick franchise is tough, but it could be argued that each film has improved on the last, gaining increasingly positive audience and critical responses, primarily due to Stahelski's dedication to making them the best they can be.
John Wick Critical and Audience Reception |
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Title |
Rotten Tomatoes |
Metacritic |
CinemaScore |
John Wick |
86% |
68/100 |
B |
John Wick: Chapter 2 |
89% |
75/100 |
A- |
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum |
89% |
73/100 |
A- |
John Wick: Chapter 4 |
94% |
78/100 |
A |
As you can see, Stahelski's focus made it possible John Wick franchise to continuously improve. Moreover, this improvement came not only in terms of acceptance, but also in terms of commercial success. John Wick the sequel grossed a total of $86 million worldwide and grossed $174 million worldwide before undermining expectations. The third film was later improved again John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum grossing $328 million worldwide, almost double that of its predecessor. Finally, John Wick: Chapter 4 grossing a total of $440 million worldwide, the film was the highest-grossing film of all time.
If Stahelski proves his loyalty
Mountainous
looks like this franchise could have a similar trajectory…
continuous improvement John Wick franchise is a testament to Stahelski and his commitment to making these films. If Stahelski proves his loyalty Mountainous looks like this franchise could have a similar trajectory. The Mountainous It can be something special like a reboot John Wick washopefully it will be commercially successful and get a franchise. If so, Mountainous Could be the next great fantasy franchise under Stahelski John Wick made for the modern action franchise, and Henry Cavill replaced him with Geralt of Rivia.
The Highlander Franchise May Still Have a John Wick Problem in the Future
A Screenplay gives similar issues to Highlander and John Wick
Despite the obvious positives that Chad Stahelski brings Mountainous may face a similar problem with the franchise John Wick movies. If he can with Stahelski Mountainous and when it becomes a critical and commercial success, the studio will surely want sequels. Stahelski himself even teased the possibility of a franchise from the first film. Happy Sad Mixture podcast. However, with this in mind John Wick 5 confirmed, Stahelski will finally have to focus on this franchise once againpushes him away Mountainous.
The possibility is that Stahelski is handing over John Wick 5 to another director, although that seems unlikely given his prior commitment.
In this scenario, two options are possible. The first is that there is a long gap between Mountainous and any sequel happens, giving Stahelski time to direct John Wick 5 before returning to his former franchise. The second reality is that Stahelski is transitioning into directing Mountainous sequels in favor of returning John Wick series that may negatively affect the quality of the new franchise. regardless of Mountainous If Stahelski's focus on the first film turns it into the successful franchise many believe it will be, it may have a problem.

Highlander (Restart)
Highlander is a remake of the 1986 film starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. The reboot is directed by Chad Stahelski and stars Henry Cavill as Connor MacLeod.