# Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 Gets Renewed Hope After James Gunn's DC Exit

> Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 project gains momentum after James Gunn leaves DC.
- Title: Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 Gets Renewed Hope After James…
- Summary: Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 project gains momentum after James Gunn leaves DC. Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 director says DC executives hindered production…
- Keywords: keanu reeves, constantine 2, james gunn, francis lawrence, constantine sequel, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/keanu-reeves-constantine-2-james-gunns-dc-exit-1236945816
- Author: Payton Turkeltaub
- Published: 2026-11-12T03:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: keanu reeves, constantine 2, james gunn, dc, francis lawrence, constantine sequel, entertainment, culture
## Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2
Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 project gains renewed hope after James Gunn's DC exit.

> People at DC were an impediment to us making it
## Director's Statement
Francis Lawrence says DC executives hindered production for 20-something years.

> We've been trying to make Constantine 2 for 20-something years
## James Gunn's DC Exit
James Gunn and Peter Safran left DC as co-studio heads.
## Key takeaway

Keanu Reeves' Constantine 2 director says DC executives hindered production for 20+ years until James Gunn's exit.