10 Upcoming Movies That Might Already Be Doomed

10. John Wick 4 & 5

Production recently got underway on the fourth John Wick film, which while being directed once again by Chad Stahelski - who has helmed all three prior movies - will sadly be the first film in the franchise not penned by Derek Kolstad.

Kolstad, largely considered the architect of the Keanu Reeves-starring action series, recently confirmed that not only will he not be returning for John Wick 4 and its planned sequel, but that it wasn't his decision to leave.

Kolstad stated in an interview that he wasn't invited back for the film, and though he harbours no ill will against those in charge, he does consider the decision "personal."

While it's certainly a relief that Stahelski is still in the director's chair, it's definitely concerning that the driving voice behind the series' story, and particularly its surprisingly deep and involving lore, is now gone.

As a result, could John Wick 4 become the point at which the wheels come off the IP and it ends up jumping the shark?

There's no reason not to expect thrilling action, but considering how invested fans are in the mythology of this world, it'd be a shame if the new creative vision didn't come up to snuff.

With John Wick 4 is being penned by Michael Finch - whose credits include the dubious likes of Hitman: Agent 47 and American Assassin - there's absolutely reason to be worried.