Caine’s solo movie has been teased before, though it’s one of the small details you might have missed in “John Wick: Chapter 4.” The moment occurs after the end credits and shows the character — now absolved of his duties to the High Table — as he tracks down his daughter in Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the family reunion doesn’t go according to plan, as he’s distracted by Akira (Rina Sawayama), who’s out for revenge because Caine killed her father, Koji Shimazu, while helping Wick take down his assassins.
“John Wick: Chapter 4” reveals that Caine and Shimazu are old friends who go way back. As such, there is a pre-established backstory that the upcoming spin-off’s story can tap into while exploring the ramifications of Caine’s actions in the present day. Per the Deadline report, Donnie Yen has promised an action-packed spectacle with thrilling and emotive fight sequences, which are the bread and butter of this franchise.
According to Yen, Caine has a dark past that will come to light in the new movie, and Yen can’t wait to dig into it. In the meantime, fans can look forward to seeing John Wick appear in the “Ballerina” spin-off — even though he’s supposed to be dead.
