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In 2005, Keanu Reeves and director Francis Lawrence made theConstantinefilm. The movie grossed upwards of $230 million on a budget of $70 to 100 million. However, since the film was released before the emergence of the superhero movie genre, it sank into oblivion. However, with Reeves’ resurgence as an action star thanks to theJohn Wickfranchise, fans want a sequel to the film. But with James Gunn rebooting the DC universe, is there a place forConstantine 2anymore? As per Reeves, there’s a chance.
Keanu Reeves Talks AboutConstantine 2
In September 2022, Deadline reported that Warner Bros. Discovery was developing a sequel to the hit 2005 movie about John Constantine. As per the outlet,Keanu Reevesand Francis Lawrence were returning for the film. Additionally, the site stated that Akiva Goldsman was slated to write the screenplay. However, around January 2023, various industry insiders stated that the film has been shelved post the creation of DC Studios with James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helm.
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Rumors began floating that Gunn and Safran had stalled the project till their vision of the DCU got off the ground. One scooper, KC Walsh stated on Twitter that the movie was greenlit as a desperate move when there weren’t any fixed DC plans. Here’s the tweet:
That was a movie they greenlit in desperation because they weren’t sure the direction of DC her and needed to have something post 2023
— Chip Douglas (@TheComixKid)June 28, 2025
Recently, Keanu Reeves conducted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on the Movies subreddit. One of the questions asked was“Have you spoken with James Gunn at all in regards to Constantine 2? Hope we get to see it!”to this, he answered that he had, and he hopes that the film gets made. Here’s his answer:“Yes, and me too.”
Reeves’ answer is short and doesn’t elaborate on what kind of talks are going on. He even doesn’t answer with certainty ifConstantine 2will get made. However, DC fans will be glad to know that at least there are still talks going on with Gunn. But not everyone is convinced. Many think that Reeves and his project will meet the same fate as Henry Cavill and his Superman.
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Fans Think James Gunn Will DitchConstantine 2And Keanu Reeves
Henry Cavill’sdeparture from his Superman role was unfortunate and embarrassing. Several DC fans feel that James Gunn strung Cavill along and gave him false hopes before kicking him out to start his DCU with a new Superman. Reeves’ silence and his hesitance to talk 2has made fans assume that a similar fate awaitsThe Matrixstar.
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Here’s what fans think about the situation:
https://twitter.com/Fred__Glynn/status/1632129408575102981?s=20
And Henry Cavill discussed man of steel 2
— Meanderthal (@805peej)July 20, 2025
Footage of Keanu Reeves asking to play Constantine again:pic.twitter.com/4OYutoc7ok
— TacoDraws (comms open) (@captaintaco2345)July 16, 2025
Countdown begunhttps://t.co/eAheYbEzQ0pic.twitter.com/9zfjNid9NT
— Mexican Batman (@fahrenh451)August 08, 2025
JG will say the meeting was really good, but unfortunately he is looking for a young Constantine who is below 57 years or old Constantine exactly 60 years or above …so it didnt workout unfortunately :phttps://t.co/4YGfvZfhUQ
— Rahul R (@rahool360)July 06, 2025
There’s no guarantee whetherConstantine 2will get made or not. However, it’s possible that Gunn will agree to make it under the Elseworlds banner alongside movies likeThe BatmanandJoker. However, whether Reeves ultimately returns as John Constantine or suffers the same fate as Cavill remains to be seen. But Reeves isn’t desperate for work. After all, the next movie in theJohn Wickfranchise will release soon.
John Wick 4releases on 04 July 2025.
Source:RedditandDeadline
Ishita Chatterjee
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Ishita is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows, with over 700 articles published. She has been working in the entertainment and pop-culture niche for more than 4 years. With a English Literature degree, Ishita generally covers news and analyses on Foundation, Ted Lasso, Severance, and more.A lifelong DC fan, Ishita spends her time watching and re-watching everything in the DC universe (yes, even including the Arrowverse shows).
