Day after day, John Wick This is one of the most popular action movies in the world of cinema. That same popularity could be used by Lionsgate to expand their successful franchise into other entertainment areas. We know a prequel series is on the way, Continental, which will premiere internationally on Amazon Prime Video. However, the company is also considering launching a video game.
In a conversation with investors that collects IndieWireLionsgate CEO John Feltheimer hinted that looking for how to carry John Wick to the level of video games. In fact, he noted that they made several suggestions to make it possible. Since Lionsgate doesn’t have their own development studio, it’s obvious they turned to industry giants to make this happen. Electronic Arts? Coverage group? Ubisoft? There are many options.
Of course, the director made it clear that John Wick has enough potential to carry over into an AAA video game. That is, those that receive huge investments and are aimed at a mass audience. “I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but we think that with the help of John Wick. We are making suggestions. We are certainly interested in moving this forward, but I don’t want to say anything more at the moment,” Feltheimer said.
Now if Lionsgate really wants to play John Wick to draw attention, should take advantage of the momentum of the second trilogy of films.
Sony, for example, has timed the release of some video games to coincide with film and television adaptations. happened to unknownwho came to the cinema in the same year as Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection saw the light on PS5. FROM Last of us They will do something similar as the remake of the first part debuted on September 2, and the HBO series of the same name debuted on January 15, 2023.
Whereas Lionsgate plans to release at least three more feature films from John Wickthen they have enough time to develop and launch the game. Much will depend, of course, on the studio that will take on the project. The reality is that some companies have more experience than others when it comes to making a game based on a movie franchise.
Unless an unexpected event occurs, John Wick 4 will be released March 25, 2023. It is expected that next year we will also be able to enjoy Continentalwhich will consist of three episodes and which you will be able to enjoy through Amazon Prime Video – if you do not live in the United States.
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