Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
The official announcement of the sequel to Keanu Reeves’ 2005 cult classic,Constantine, was made in September 2022. It is reported that the DC character will be set in an Elseworlds Universe, instead of James Gunn’s DC Universe. While Reeves is at the peak of popularity withJohn Wick 4, his face may not be sufficient to bring in the dollars.Constantine 2will have to rely on the massive success of other two Elseworlds films —Joker(2019) andThe Batman(2022).
Upon its release,Constantinereceived mixed responses from fans and critics, with some critically panning the movie. Some hardcore comic fans hated the inaccurate portrayal of John Constantine in the film.
Also Read:“Pee in my bullet hole”: John Wick 4 Director Details a Bizarre Scene After Keanu Reeves’ Breathtaking Stairs Fight Scene
The Success Of The Batman Boosts Keanu Reeves’ Confidence inConstantine 2
Despite the mixed reviews,Keanu Reeves’Constantinewas a commercial success, grossing $230.9 million at the box office and achieving a cult status in the following years. A sequel for the movie remained speculative for several years before finally being confirmed in 2022. Since the announcement, there has been no news about the sequel.
Constantine 2was notably absent from DC’s list of upcoming films announced in January 2023. However, in March 2023,The Matrixactor confirmed in aReddit AMAabout the progress of the sequel, sharing that he had spoken toJames Gunn. Interestingly, Gunn had earlier announced the first chapter of DCU,Gods and Monsters, which confirmed thatConstantine 2will not be a DCU film.
The film is likely to be set in an Elseworlds Universe like the other DC comics filmsThe BatmanandJoker.Robert Pattinson’sThe Batmancollected $771 million at the box office, andJoaquin Phoenix’s Joker was a billion-dollar massive hit. The success of these films gives Reeves the confidence to move forward with the sequel, which is set to hit theaters two decades after the original film.
However, it is worth noting that bothThe BatmanandJokergot the hype from the popularity of their characters in previous franchises. The DC Hellblazer, on the other hand, has a major problem with Keanu Reeves’ infamous characterization. The supernatural exorcist is originally British and has blonde hair, which was changed in the movie to a black-haired American guy.
There is also a chance that James Gunn might introduce a more comic-accurate Constantine in his universe, which might pose a challenge to Reeves’ portrayal.
Also Read:Forget Succeeding Ghost Rider, Wildest MCU Casting Pits Keanu Reeves As MCU Villain Stronger Than Kang
Francis Lawrence Shares The Latest Update On The Keanu Reeves’ Film
DirectorFrancis Lawrence, who debuted in the industry withConstantine,is returning to direct the sequel. In the period between the first and second films, Lawrence famously helmedThe Hunger Gamesfranchise. During an interview with Gamespot, theRed Sparrowdirector shared that the movie production was delayed due to the writers’ strike.
Lawrence also added that he had been meeting with both Keanu Reeves and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman to develop the plot for the sequel. According to the director, the work on the script hasn’t begun yet, and the movie is expected to hit theaters only by 2025. Lawrence toldGamespot:
“Keanu and Akiva Goldsman and I have been in meetings and have been hashing out what we think the story is going to be, and there’s more meetings of those that have to happen–the script has to be written–but really hoping that we get to do Constantine 2, and make a real rated R version of it.”
In the DC Comics, John Constantine is part of a team of supernatural heroes called Justice League Dark. Interestingly, HBO Max had plans to makeJustice League Darkas a show withJ.J. Abramsserving as the creator. The project was eventually canceled, and Abrams has joined theConstantinesequel as a producer. At this point, there is a lot of expectation for Keanu Reeves’ film.
Also Read:“That’s four to five million dollars in free advertising”: Keanu Reeves Entirely Hijacked John Wick Against Original Plan After Stealing the Role from Clint Eastwood
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3018
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
