Motion gate: Dubai to get a "John Wick" themed coaster

[Jahrules]

I guess I didn't realize John Wick was so popular in the middle east?

First Look at ‘John Wick,’ ‘Now You See Me’ Roller Coasters, Opening Next Year

Lionsgate is turning its hit "John Wick" film franchise into a 10-story roller coaster ride at the Motiongate theme park in Dubai. The "John Wick" ride, and another coaster based on the "Now You See Me" film series, are expected to open at Motiongate early next year. Variety has the exclusive...

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[belsaas]

More surprising is the coaster based on Now You See Me.

Those movies are awful.

 

[Pretzel Kaiser]

I hope the coaster doesn’t involve any murder of dogs.

 

[warfelg]

More surprising is the coaster based on Now You See Me.

Those movies are awful.

Hey now. Some of us love predictable who dun its because Woody Allen was their childhood spirit animal on Cheers.

 

[Dombot]

Maybe I'm just cynical, but does anyone else feel like these ride types just don't work with the source material? Like, how does a free-spin make sense in the context of an assassin theme? Maybe a shooting dark ride, or some sort of car chase coaster, but like... what?