John Wick

''John Wick'' is an American media franchise created by Derek Kolstad. It centers on a neo-noir action thriller film series featuring titular 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), all incorporating elements of alternate history.

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.

Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, and Erica Lee serve in oversight roles for the ''John Wick'' franchise. 87Eleven Productions, Thunder Road Films, and Lionsgate produce the franchise. Provided by Wikipedia