Is John Wick Really Dead? Star Addresses Fate

John Wick's adoptive sister, played by Natalia Tena in John Wick: Chapter 4, shares her thoughts on the fate of Keanu Reeves' beloved assassin. The movie, directed by Chad Stahelski, was a resounding success both critically and commercially, and it may well have been Wick's final journey. Despite surviving countless falls, gunshot wounds, and car accidents throughout the franchise, Wick appears to succumb to his injuries in the latest installment.

However, the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4 leaves some room for interpretation regarding Wick's fate. In a recent interview with ComicBook.com, Tena weighed in on whether she believes her character's adoptive brother is truly gone. In agreement with previous statements from the cast and crew, Tena states that she believes Wick is indeed dead. See her full comment below:

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"I believe that John Wick is essentially dead, even if he's still physically alive. His story has come to an end, much like how it ends for many characters. He has earned his rest and it doesn't really matter what happens next in the world of John Wick. This is the end of his journey for this particular story. As for the future of the franchise, I can only imagine what direction it will take."

Reeves and Stahelski have firmly expressed their belief that John Wick is deceased. Their primary reason for returning for a fourth installment is to delve into the concept of death and dying with grace. Erica Lee, the producer, has added a fascinating twist to this narrative by suggesting that the death may be more figurative than literal. While John Wick, the legendary hitman, may have perished, the man behind the legend may still exist somewhere.

John appears to be dying on the steps of the Sacré-Cœur in Paris, but the finale of John Wick: Chapter 4 ends on an ambiguous note. The scene cuts to Winston (Ian McShane), with Wick's dog, and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) standing in front of John's gravestone in New York City. While it seems plausible that John may have simply passed out from blood loss, the final shot of John's dog looking up happily at someone or something off-screen provides a glimmer of hope that John may still be alive.

This scene leaves open the possibility that Winston and the Bowery King may have helped fake John's death, allowing him to retire as a civilian and live a normal life. If this is the case, it paves the way for a potential John Wick: Chapter 5. However, if John truly has met his demise, the sendoff is certainly an impressive one.