Donnie Yen has confirmed that filming has begun on the upcoming “John Wick” spin-off centered on his character Caine, sharing a behind-the-scenes image of a clapboard on Instagram accompanied by the brief caption “Here we go.”
‘John Wick’ Spin-Off ‘Caine’ Officially Enters Production Stage
The project, which extends the narrative introduced in “John Wick: Chapter 4,” has long been in development as part of Lionsgate’s broader strategy to expand the franchise beyond its core storyline. Announced at CinemaCon 2025, the picture places Donnie Yen not only in front of the camera but also in the director’s chair.
Yen reprises his role as Caine, a blind assassin whose arc was left open-ended in the fourth installment. The new title is expected to continue directly from those events, further exploring the character’s break from the High Table and the consequences that follow. The screenplay has undergone multiple revisions, with Mattson Tomlin most recently contributing to the draft based on earlier material from Robert Askins.
Behind the camera, the project remains under the supervision of key franchise figures Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee, all of whom continue to oversee the broader “John Wick” universe across film and television. Production partners include Lionsgate, Thunder Road Films, and 87Eleven Entertainment.
Rina Sawayama is also set to return as Akira, continuing a narrative thread introduced in “John Wick: Chapter 4.” The movie has been described by those involved as leaning into Hong Kong style martial arts cinema, aligning with Yen’s background and the franchise’s increasing emphasis on stylized, globally influenced action choreography.
While a full production timeline has not been detailed beyond its current filming stage, the project is part of a wider slate of “John Wick” expansions in active development, including additional spin-offs and a fifth mainline installment.
