John Wick

This article is about the media franchise. For the first film in the franchise, see John Wick (film). For other uses, see John Wick (disambiguation).

John Wick
Official logo
Created byDerek Kolstad
Original workJohn Wick (2014)
OwnerLionsgate (via Summit Entertainment)
Years2014–present
Print publications
ComicsJohn Wick (2017–2019)
Films and television
Film(s)
Television seriesThe Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)
Games
Video game(s)
Audio
Soundtrack(s)
Official website
johnwick.movie

John Wick is an American neo-noir action film series and media franchise created by Derek Kolstad. It centers on the titular character portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves. Wick is a legendary hitman who is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal underworld after retiring. This hitman evokes Alain Delon in Melville’s Le Samouraï and Le Cercle Rouge (major sources of inspiration for the role of Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski).[1][2][3][4]

The franchise began with the release of John Wick in 2014, followed by three sequels: Chapter 2 in 2017, Chapter 3 – Parabellum in 2019, and Chapter 4 in 2023.[5][6]

The franchise has various spin-offs in development, beginning with the limited series The Continental: From the World of John Wick debuting in 2023, and the film From the World of John Wick: Ballerina scheduled for a 2025 release.[7] The films have received critical acclaim, and have been considered one of the greatest action film series of all time.[8][9][10][11] Many critics and publications consider the first film,[a] as well as Chapter 4,[29][30][31] as two of the greatest action films ever made. The films have earned a collective gross of more than $1 billion worldwide.[32]

Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee serve in oversight roles for the John Wick franchise. 87Eleven Productions produces the franchise in collaboration with Thunder Road Studios and Lionsgate.[33]

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    Keanu Reeves : "I wouldn't dare ! Chad quotes him all the time and he was a major influence in creating the character of John Wick."
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