John Wick
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John Wick is an American neo-noir action film series and media franchise created by Derek Kolstad. It centers around the titular character portrayed by actor 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 in 2014, followed by three sequels: Chapter 2 in 2017, Chapter 3 – Parabellum in 2019, and Chapter 4 in 2023.[1][2]
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Created by | Derek Kolstad |
Original work | John Wick (2014) |
Owner | Lionsgate (via Summit Entertainment) |
Years | 2014–present |
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Comics | John Wick (2017–2019) |
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Television series | The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023) |
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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 John Wick Presents: Ballerina scheduled for a 2025 release.[3] The films have received critical acclaim and earned a collective gross of more than $1 billion worldwide.[4]
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.[5]