Fans poke fun as new look at Keanu Reeves returning as John Wick in ‘Ballerina’ drops

Keanu Reeves is back as John Wick and the internet is already losing its mind. A new look at the legendary assassin’s return in Ballerina, the upcoming spinoff starring Ana de Armas, has dropped, and fans are both thrilled and deeply concerned for their favorite dog-loving hitman.

Given how John Wick: Chapter 4 ended (no spoilers, but let’s just say it wasn’t sunshine and rainbows), people are now questioning the logistics of Wick’s survival. But hey, it’s Hollywood, and if anyone can defy the laws of life and death, it’s Keanu Reeves in a well-tailored suit.

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Fans React to Keanu Reeves’ Return in Ballerina

The latest promo image of Reeves in full Wick mode quickly made waves on social media. While some fans are hyped to see him back in action, others are wondering if Hollywood even believes in the concept of retirement.

The post featuring the new look went viral in no time, with thousands of likes, shares, and, of course, hilarious fan reactions. Because let’s be honest at this point, people will watch Ballerina just to see Wick, even if he’s on screen for a total of 47 seconds.

One fan summed it up perfectly:

“People are going to go see this just because he is in it, even if just for a minute.”

No lies detected. If Keanu Reeves is involved, even for a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it cameo, fans will be there, popcorn in hand.

Another user expressed concern for the eternally exhausted assassin: “I know this is a spinoff, but don’t Hollywood think John Wick deserves to actually rest? 😒” You have to admit, the man has been through a lot. Maybe a spa day instead of another round of life-or-death combat?

Of course, the biggest question on everyone’s mind is how he’s even back. Wick took quite the beating (understatement of the century) in Chapter 4, so naturally, fans want answers.

One user wrote:

“Hope they will explain how he got away and survived all those injuries at the end of part 4.”

If he walked it off with nothing but sheer willpower, well… that would be the most John Wick thing ever.

Then there’s the sheer exhaustion that comes with being John Wick. One fan captured the collective mood with: “I’m tired, boss.” Honestly, same. Watching Wick fight for his life every few years is exhausting enough imagine being him.

And let’s not forget the true victim in all of this: his dog.

One user imagined the pup’s reaction, saying,

“Even his dog is like, ‘Again, dude?’”

Someone, please, give this man and his dog a peaceful, violence-free vacation.

Whether or not John Wick should be back is irrelevant at this point he is back, and fans will show up for it. Keanu Reeves continues to be one of the most beloved action stars of all time, and if Ballerina means we get more of him in this universe, so be it.

Now, let’s just hope Hollywood doesn’t make Wick fight his way out of the nursing home in John Wick: Chapter 9.