Keanu Reeves: The Return of a 90s Franchise

The Possibility of Keanu Reeves' Return

Various theories have come out since John Wick 4's release early in 2023 about Keanu Reeves' character's fate and the chances of him returning in the fifth installment; however, 2024 could mark an even greater return for the actor.

Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock on a bus in Speed

Reeves has reinvented his late career by starring in the action franchise that was launched in 2014. Nonetheless, John Wick 4's ending seems to indicate that a comeback might not be possible, and even though many theories suggest the opposite, there are other possibilities for Keanu Reeves regarding action franchises.

Keanu Reeves hugging Sandra Bullock in Speed.

Keanu Reeves' Legacy in Action Films

Keanu Reeves' movies include a vast variety of genres, from romantic comedies to dramas and sci-fi. However, there is something about him and action films.

One of his first important roles was starring in the 90s classic Point Break alongside Patrick Swayze. Furthermore, he gained massive world fame by portraying Neo in one of the most famous franchises of all time, The Matrix, and then finally, at a more mature stage in life, starred in another great action franchise such as John Wick.

However, 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of a Keanu Reeves classic action film that should return and cast him alongside his female lead: Speed.

Keanu Reeves Should Reunite With Sandra Bullock For Speed 3

Speed was released in 1994 starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. The movie follows the story of a SWAT agent trying to save people traveling on a bus with a bomb that will explode if the vehicle goes below 50 miles per hour. The film was a critical and box-office success as it grossed $350 million on a $30 million budget.

The on-screen chemistry displayed by Reeves and Bullock is surely one of the highlights of the film, which also spawned an off-screen romance and another movie collaboration. However, Reeves didn't like Speed's sequel script, which caused him to leave the franchise in the second installment.

Although Speed 3 hasn't been confirmed, Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, as well as Jon de Bont, Speed 1 and 2's original director, have all claimed that they could return to the franchise given some conditions.

The original film's 30th anniversary seems to be the perfect opportunity to wrap up an excellent screenplay and close the deal for a full comeback in Speed 3 that could make amends for what happened in the past.