In October 2016, Chad Stahelski, who directed the two prior films, stated that a third film in the John Wick series was in the works, and in June 2017 it was reported that Derek Kolstad, who wrote the two prior films, would return to write the screenplay. In January 2018, it was reported that Stahelski would return to direct with Hiroyuki Sanada in talks to join the cast. Later, it was revealed that Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, Laurence Fishburne, and Lance Reddick would reprise their roles from previous John Wick films. In May 2018, Halle Berry, Anjelica Huston, Asia Kate Dillon, Mark Dacascos, Jason Mantzoukas, Yayan Ruhian, Cecep Arif Rahman and Tiger Hu Chen joined the cast. Filming began in May 2018 in New York City and Montreal, along with the additional filming locations of Russia, Morocco, and Spain.

The film’s plot has John Wick still on the run following his killing a member of the High Table inside The Continental, and with a $14 million global contract out on his life. Banned from any Continental services, John must fight and kill his way out of New York.

Manhattan filming locations include West 41st Street and 8th Avenue, Water Street and Wall Street. Front Street and Jay Street, West 46th Street and 8th Avenue, East 42nd Street and Lexington Avenue, and East 45th Street and Madison Avenue. Coffey Street and Ferris Street in Brooklyn were also used.

John Wick: Chapter 3 will be released in May 2019.