John Wick
American media franchise
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- John Wick is an American media franchise created by Derek Kolstad.
- Wick is a legendary hitman who is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal underworld after retiring.
- Various spin-offs expanded the franchise: the prequel comic book series John Wick: The Book of Rules (2017–2019), the prequel television miniseries The Continental (2023), and the spinoff film Ballerina (2025).
- Some critics and publications consider the first film, as well as Chapter 4 , as two of the greatest action films ever made.
- Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee serve in oversight roles for the John Wick franchise.
John Wick is an American media franchise created by Derek Kolstad. It centers on a neo-noir action thriller film series directed by Chad Stahelski featuring the eponymous character portrayed by Keanu Reeves. Wick is a legendary hitman who is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal underworld after retiring. The franchise began with the release of John Wick (2014), which was followed by three sequels: Chapter 2 (2017), Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), and Chapter 4 (2023). Various spin-offs expanded the franchise: the prequel comic book series John Wick: The Book of Rules (2017–2019), the prequel television miniseries The Continental (2023), and the spinoff film Ballerina (2025).
The films have received critical acclaim, and have been considered one of the greatest action film series of all time. Some critics and publications consider the first film, as well as Chapter 4, as two of the greatest action films ever made. The films have earned a collective gross of more than $1 billion worldwide.
Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee serve in oversight roles for the John Wick franchise. 87North Productions, Thunder Road Films, and Lionsgate produce the franchise.
Films
John Wick (2014)
John Wick is a retired assassin who returns to his old ways after a group of Russian gangsters steal his car and kill his puppy which was given to him by his late wife Helen.
The film was developed in 2012. Principal photography began September 25, 2013, and wrapped on December 20, 2013.
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