Beyond The Matrix and John Wick: These 10 Keanu Reeves Movies Had Potential to Become Major Franchises, Including Constantine

Franchises Beyond His Biggest Hits

Reeves is known for starring in major series, including The Matrix and John Wick. The article points to other films that might also support a sequel or revival, while arguing that some would depend on his return.

Among the titles discussed are Chain Reaction, The Replacements, Johnny Mnemonic and Street Kings. The article also names Constantine as part of its broader list of 10 movies, but provides no further details about that film.

Chain Reaction’s Unfinished Fallout

Despite starring Reeves alongside Rachel Weisz and Morgan Freeman, Chain Reaction had modest box-office results and a mixed-to-negative critical reception. It did not develop into a cult classic, and no follow-up emerged in the 1990s.

The film ends with Reeves’ character releasing a formula to the world. A modern sequel could examine the consequences of that decision, with revolutionary technology and the conspiracy around it at the center.

Returning To The Replacements

The Replacements remains a favorite among some sports-comedy fans, and supporters have called for a legacy sequel. One proposed direction would bring Reeves back as a coach recruiting a new generation of players.

The 2000 film drew inspiration from the 1987 NFL players’ strike, so a follow-up could take cues from a later labor dispute. But the original’s self-contained ending and Reeves’ chemistry with the late Gene Hackman could make a revival feel like forced nostalgia.

Cyberpunk And Crime Sequel Options

Johnny Mnemonic adapts William Gibson’s short story and follows Reeves as a mnemonic courier in the Sprawl universe. Although the film received a poor response, its setting and links to Gibson’s later novel Neuromancer offer material for another story.

The 2008 action thriller Street Kings, directed by David Ayer, featured Reeves with Chris Evans, Forest Whitaker and Hugh Laurie. It later gained a cult following for its gritty Los Angeles police-corruption story.

A direct-to-DVD follow-up, Street Kings 2: Motor City, arrived in 2011. Clifton Powell returned in a different role, but the other original cast members did not; the sequel moved its setting to Detroit and was widely panned by critics and fans.