John Wick Mastermind Unleashes Brutal Samurai Action in Karoshi Thriller Trailer
Stahelski backs new action film
Chad Stahelski, whose stunt experience helped shape the John Wick movies, is producing Karoshi. The new thriller is written and directed by Takashi Doscher. Giancarlo Esposito and Cynthia Erivo are among the film’s stars. Its first trailer features samurai combat and action described as brutal.
Karoshi has a 2027 date
The film is scheduled to open in theaters on February 5, 2027. The trailer offers an early look at its action and tone. Karoshi follows a wave of films drawing comparisons to John Wick, a franchise that began in 2014 with Keanu Reeves in a revenge story. It has since expanded through sequels and spin-offs.
John Wick projects continue
The next film to move beyond Reeves’ central role is Caine, led by Donnie Yen, who also directs. Yen plays the blind assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4.
Caine has no official release date, but is expected in theaters before the end of 2027. Reeves is also set to return as John Wick in a fifth mainline movie; few details have been shared.
Key points
- Karoshi is scheduled for theaters on February 5, 2027.
- Chad Stahelski produces the film, written and directed by Takashi Doscher.
- Giancarlo Esposito and Cynthia Erivo star in the action thriller.
- Caine is expected before the end of 2027, while John Wick 5 has few known details.