Lionsgate is prepping an animated John Wick prequel with Keanu Reeves expected to voice his signature character

As expected, there were plenty of John Wick updates during Lionsgate's CinemaCon presentation earlier today and the first major reveal was that an R-rated animated film is in the works!

The studio said the 'John Wick' team "would not return unless they had something truly phenomenal and fresh to say"

The John Wick spinoff starring action legend Donnie Yen has found its director: action legend Donnie Yen. Yen was already starring in the Lionsgate feature, reprising his role of the formidable blind assassin known as Caine.

The Mattson Tomlin-scripted Caine spinoff from Lionsgate will begin production later this year Donnie Yen is returning to the world of “John Wick,” this time with some additional responsibilities. The martial arts legend will star as Caine,

Get ready for more “John Wick.” Keanu Reeves is returning for “John Wick 5” as the nunchuck-wielding hitman, Lionsgate announced at CinemaCon on Tuesday morning. Meanwhile, the action franchise is expanding with an animated prequel film as well as a Caine-centric standalone adventure from director-star Donnie Yen.