In the midst of John Wick: Chapter 4 approaches its release date, Keanu Reeves as well as director Chad Stahelski reflect on the significance in The Matrix, created by the Wachowski sisters in 1999. While Reeves has collaborated with notable postmodern filmmakers, such as Nicolas Winding Refn and Ana Lily Amirpour, he is most well-known for his role as an underground hacker and dangerous assassin in both films.

While John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to be released in theatres, Reeves and Stahelski acknowledge the connections between their universes. Stahelski believes it is likely that The Matrix would not exist without Stahelski’s work as Reeves’ stunt double in The Matrix as well as his involvement in coordinating the martial art stunts of Reloaded and Revolutions as well as the valuable lessons he received from “Wachowski Film School.” According to Stahelski the John Wicks Are “definitely descendants that are a part of The Matrix”.

Reeves does not, however, insist on making direct comparisons. He says that both franchises originated with original concepts by filmmakers with vision, but he doesn’t directly discuss whether John Wick owes anything to The Matrix.

Reeves’ role as Neo computer programming expert Thomas Anderson (The Matrix), proved a landmark performance. The Matrix became a global hit upon its release in 1999, securing 4 Academy Awards and grossing over $467 million worldwide. Three sequels have followed the films since then: Reloaded, Revolutions, and Resurrections that will be released in 2021.

Stahelski directed all four films in The John Wick franchise, including Chapter 4. John Wick Chapter 4 full movie -packed film is anticipated to include some of the most spectacular stunts in cinema history. The cast includes Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Bill Skarsgard, Shamier Anderson, Clancy Brown, Donnie Yen, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, Natalia Tena and Laurence Fishburne.

Before the audience can experience John Wick: Chapter 4, Lionsgate and SMS engagement platform Community have teamed up to offer a chance to win free tickets for an earlier screening. All participants to do is send an ‘EARLY’ text to 310-564-8005 and then interact with personal messages and interactive elements to increase their excitement for the movie.

In the end, even though the two franchises are different however, they are bonded through Reeves and Stahelski’s involvement and their status being adored sci-fi action films. Fans of either of the franchises will surely be excited to see John Wick: Chapter 4 and anticipate an exhilarating action-packed adventure.

Since 2014, this John Wick franchise has seen phenomenal growth. It stars Keanu Reeves as its titular character, the films follow a former hitman who is forced to action after his wife’s death and his beloved car gets stolen. Thanks to its fast-paced action scenes, stunning images, and captivating world building and world building, fans of the action genre have grown fond of watching The John Wick franchise.

With John Wick: Chapter 4 due to the 6th of July Fans are eagerly anticipating this latest installment in the franchise. Also, Lionsgate is offering some lucky people an early screening experience with a the launch of a new text message engagement program!