Every 2023 Post Credits Movie Scene Explained

The «John Wick» series needs little introduction. Debuting nearly a decade ago, the simple action-packed revenge thriller has evolved into something much bigger, with the latest installment finding Wick (Keanu Reeves) at his lowest point. Beaten and betrayed by Winston (Ian McShane) — and now the High Table’s biggest target — the stakes have never been higher. In a first for the franchise, «John Wick: Chapter 4» features a brief but crucial post-credits scene, following a particularly shocking ending.

Though we’re led to believe John Wick is dead by the end of «Chapter 4,» this doesn’t mean that every loose string has been tied up. With Caine (Donnie Yen), the victor of Wick’s final duel still alive, we’re given a final shot of Akira (Rina Sawayama) stalking him — looking to exact revenge on behalf of her late father. Since the film’s release, director Chad Stahelski has opened up on what exactly the scene means, both for Akira and for the future of the franchise, stating, «Does Rina go down that road? You know, we have John Wick and his demise, and we’re like, ‘Well, let’s open the door to the new John,’ like, ‘Who’s the new…’ And we’re like, ‘Akira.’»