Keanu Reeves’ Explosive Comic BRZRKR Is Becoming a Netflix Movie and Anime Series — And He’s Starring in Both

Keanu Reeves is taking his signature action legacy to an entirely new level.

Netflix has officially greenlit two major adaptations of BRZRKR, the ultra-violent, genre-bending comic co-created by Reeves — confirming that the fan-favorite story will become both a live-action movie and an anime series. And in true Keanu fashion, he won’t just be involved behind the scenes.

He’s starring.
He’s producing.
And he’s fully unleashing the berserker.

From Cult Comic to Global Screen Event

First released in 2021, BRZRKR (pronounced “berserker”) quickly became one of the best-selling comics of the decade, moving hundreds of thousands of copies and building a fiercely loyal fanbase.

The story follows B, a half-mortal, half-god warrior cursed with immortality and uncontrollable violence, who has spent 80,000 years fighting his way through human history. In the modern era, he works with the U.S. government in exchange for one thing: the truth about his existence — and possibly, an end to it.

If that sounds like a darker, blood-soaked cousin of John Wick mixed with mythological tragedy… that’s exactly the point.

Netflix Goes All In

Netflix isn’t testing the waters — it’s diving headfirst.

🎬 Live-action feature film starring Keanu Reeves as “B”

🎌 Anime series expanding the BRZRKR universe and mythology

🎥 Reeves producing both projects, ensuring creative continuity

The anime series is expected to explore deeper lore, side stories, and centuries of B’s violent past, while the live-action film will anchor the franchise with Reeves front and center.

Why BRZRKR Fits Keanu Reeves Perfectly

Reeves didn’t just lend his name to this project — BRZRKR was built around him.

The character mirrors many of the themes Reeves has gravitated toward throughout his career:

Loneliness

Immortality as a curse

Violence with consequence

A man searching for meaning in endless conflict

It’s a role that feels like a natural evolution from The Matrix and John Wick, but stripped of polish and turned brutally raw.

A Rare Creative Power Move

What makes this moment especially significant is control.

Unlike most comic adaptations where actors are hired late in the process, Reeves helped create BRZRKR from the ground up. By starring in and producing both adaptations, he’s ensuring the story doesn’t get diluted — a concern many comic fans share when Hollywood gets involved.

Netflix’s dual-format strategy also signals long-term franchise ambitions, not just a one-off film.

Fans React: “This Is the One”

Online reaction has been overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Fans of the comic have long argued that BRZRKR is Reeves’ most personal project — and the idea of seeing it unfold across live-action and anime has only amplified excitement.

For many, it feels like Netflix is handing Reeves the keys and saying: go all the way.

What This Means for Keanu Reeves’ Legacy

At a time when many stars coast on familiar roles, Reeves is doing the opposite — building his own universe.

With BRZRKR, he’s not just extending his action-hero status. He’s redefining it, blending creator, performer, and producer into one rare package.

And if Netflix’s gamble pays off, BRZRKR could become Reeves’ most ambitious franchise yet.