In an interview with Film, Stahelski opens up about the future of the action franchise ahead of John Wick: Chapter 4’s theatrical release, where he shares that he feels he should take a break from the franchise before continuing Wick’s story. At the same time, the director has indicated he might not direct a John Wick 5, saying, “I’m always saying, ‘This is my last one, this will never happen again.’ And I’ll say that now: This is my last one.” As for why he feels a break is necessary, Stahelski says:

Stahelski, the director and franchise creator began his career in Hollywood as a stuntman before teaming up with star Keanu Reeves on 2014’s John Wick. Stahelski would co-direct the film alongside David Leitch, before solely helming the following three sequels after John Wick was a surprise critical and financial success.