The John Wick franchise, created by Derek Kolstad and primarily directed by Chad Stahelski, redefined the modern action genre with its "gun-fu" choreography, neon-soaked aesthetics, and rich underworld lore. Starring Keanu Reeves as the legendary hitman known as the "Baba Yaga," the series begins with a simple quest for vengeance over a puppy and expands into a global war against the High Table, a shadowy council governing the world's most dangerous assassins.
Franchise Information |
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Main Language |
English |
Country |
United States |
Release Span |
2014 – 2025 |
Total Projects |
6 (4 Movies, 1 Series, 1 Spinoff) |
Total Runtime |
780 Minutes (Approx) |
Genre |
Action
Thriller Crime |
Total Budget |
$295,000,000 |
Total Box Office |
$1,024,981,400 |
Key Crew |
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Directed by |
Chad Stahelski Len Wiseman |
Produced by |
Basil Iwanyk Erica Lee |
Created by |
Derek Kolstad |
Music by |
Tyler Bates Joel J. Richard |
Production Co. |
Summit Entertainment Thunder Road Pictures 87Eleven |
Distributed by |
Lionsgate |
Main Cast |
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The Collection
John Wick (2014)
After the death of his wife, retired hitman John Wick is forced back into the criminal underworld when the arrogant son of a Russian mob boss steals his car and kills his puppy, the last gift from his late love. Unleashing the legendary "Baba Yaga," John dismantles the Tarasov syndicate in a rampage of precise violence, re-establishing his terrifying reputation.
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
Bound by a blood oath, John travels to Rome to fulfill a debt to Santino D'Antonio, a camorra crime boss seeking a seat at the High Table. After completing the mission, John is betrayed and a massive bounty is placed on his head, culminating in a shocking act of violence on Continental grounds that forces Winston to declare him "Excommunicado."
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
Stripped of his protective privileges and hunted by every assassin in New York for a $14 million bounty, John fights his way out of the city to seek guidance from the Elder. He forges alliances with Sofia Al-Azwar in Casablanca and returns to defend the New York Continental alongside Winston, leading to a temporary truce and a betrayal that fuels his desire to destroy the High Table.
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
John Wick takes his fight global, seeking out the High Table's members to earn his freedom once and for all. Facing off against the Marquis de Gramont and old friends turned foes like Caine, John navigates the streets of Osaka, Berlin, and Paris, leading to a final, fateful duel at sunrise that will decide his destiny.
The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)
This prequel event series transports viewers to 1970s New York City, revealing the violent origin story of the hotel-for-assassins. A young Winston Scott navigates the treacherous underworld to rescue his brother and seize control of The Continental from its ruthless manager, Cormac, establishing the code of conduct that would govern the assassin world for decades.
From the World of John Wick: Ballerina (2025)
Set between the events of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, this spin-off follows Eve Macarro, a young assassin trained by the Ruska Roma. Fueled by rage and grief, she embarks on a mission to hunt down the killers who destroyed her family, crossing paths with legendary figures of the underworld, including John Wick himself.