"Since when has 'death' ever stopped John Wick?": Fans joke as Keanu Reeves responds to rumors of returning

The unstoppable killer who's brought whole armies down on his head using nothing but willpower (and a trusty pencil) may have finally found an enemy he can't kill - namely, reality. Keanu Reeves lately caused waves throughout the fandom by putting the kibosh on hopes for sequels to the John Wick franchise with an interview conducted by Extra TV.

When pressed for a word on what had become the most iconic part of his legacy in recent decades, Reeves wasn't evasive or coy - instead, he offered a cut-to-the-chase, tell-it-like-it-is response that left fans whiplashed tougher than a Wick-style beatdown.

Keanu Reeves left no wiggle room -John Wick's arc has officially concluded. He confirmed unequivocally that following the happenings of John Wick: Chapter 4, the storied hitman's tale is all said and done.

And quite frankly, considering all Wick has endured - taking the plunge from buildings, withstanding sheer quantities of ambushes, and quite possibly burning through nine lives like a veteran battle feline - perhaps he deserves some eternal respite. He said in the interview:

"You know, the character’s dead. He died in ‘John Wick Chapter 4"

As soon as the news went out, someone took to his X account and commented:

"bro, since when has 'death' ever stopped John Wick?"

One of the fans couldn't help but wonder about the logic, asking when 'death' ever failed to stop John Wick previously. And a good point - this guy has lived through more impossible scenarios than a video game character with cheat codes. If anyone could respawn out of sheer willpower, it would be him.

And thus, the internet would not hear of John Wick's passing, sending responses quicker than Wick himself in an enemy-filled room. From the conspiracy theories speculating on his inevitable comeback to memes that implied he's only resting, fans could not bring themselves to bid adieu.

Let's take a look at the best reactions before Wick somehow receives the internet's pleas and brawls back onto the screen.

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Netizens have reacted as Keanu Reeves responds to rumors of returning

Some fans made the news into a joke, dreaming up more and more absurd ways John Wick might return. Whether he was breaking out of the afterlife or simply realizing that death was just an annoyance, the internet had no hesitation in making light of the situation:

"Or is he ?! Probably anyway . For those who saw John wick 4," a user joked.

"Wtf, where's my spoiler alert?", another user commented.

"So…? Neo came back too," a netizen expressed.

Other fans played it more light-heartedly, joking easily about Wick's ability to bounce back and how nothing, not even death, appears to be able to keep him down. Their remarks were all part of the fun, framing the news more as a hiatus than an ending:

"I thought they said that they didnt see him technically die," a folk commented.

"Make a prequel where he does the “impossible task” and then he can rest," a user hilariously commented.

"The man is tired," according to a netizen.

Then there's the peanut gallery, who commented just for the sake of commenting:

"There are always alternative universes," a user commented.

"Did we confirm or just see him get shot ??," a netizen asked.

Ultimately, if John Wick is actually dead or simply enjoying the world's most cinematic power nap, fans aren't ready to release him. The internet has already penned a dozen comeback storylines, ranging from covert survival conspiracies to Wick simply deciding he's tired of the afterlife. One thing is certain: if there's even a whiff of hope for another installment, the web will be sitting by, pencils sharpened.

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