Caine
A blind swordsman seeking redemption in a world that demands his sight.
Caine is an upcoming action thriller film directed by Donnie Yen, with a script co-written by Robert Askins and Mattson Tomlin, from an original story by Yen who co-authored with Chad Stahelski. Intended to be the sixth feature film, and seventh overall installment in the John Wick franchise, the plot centers around the titular character who navigates his release from the assassin organization known as the High Table; the movie takes place chronologically after the events of John Wick: Chapter 4. The film stars story writer/director Donnie Yen in the lead role as Caine, with Rina Sawayama reprising her role as Akira in a supporting role, and also Dacre Montgomery, Mason Thames, and Bill Nighy. The project is a joint-venture production between Thunder Road Films and 87Eleven Productions, with Lionsgate distributing. It commenced principal photography in April 2026 and ends in July.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Donnie Yen
- Producer
- Erica Lee
- Basil Iwanyk
- Chad Stahelski
- Screenplay
- Robert Askins; Mattson Tomlin
- Story
- Donnie Yen; Chad Stahelski
- Based on
- John Wick, Derek Kolstad
- Starring
- Donnie Yen
- Rina Sawayama
- Dacre Montgomery
- Mason Thames
- Bill Nighy
- Cinematography
- Markus Förderer
- Production companies
- Summit Entertainment
- Thunder Road Films
- 87Eleven Entertainment
Reader's Guide
It only covers the film's production, casting, and filming details.
Did You Know?
- Principal photography commenced in Budapest, Hungary, on April 25, 2026, and wrapped on July 16, 2026.
- Filming took place at multiple Hong Kong locations including The Big Buddha, Tai O fishing village, Tsing Shan Monastery, Hong Kong Palace Museum, Hollywood Road, Portland Street, and Fa Yuen Street.
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