In the original film, Reeves portrays John Wick, a hitman who leaves his violent life behind to find peace with his wife, Helen (Bridget Moynahan). Following Helen’s untimely death, John is brutally attacked by Russian gangsters, who steal his car and murder his puppy. Grief-stricken and thirsting for vengeance, John reenters the deadly world he hoped to escape, igniting chaos throughout New York City’s criminal landscape.
Since its release in October 2014, John Wick became an unexpected blockbuster, raking in over $86 million on a budget of $20-$30 million. The film reestablished Reeves as a leading action star and birthed one of the most unlikely franchises in recent cinematic history.
The success of John Wick paved the way for three sequels: John Wick: Chapter 2, John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum, and John Wick: Chapter 4. A fifth installment is currently in the works. The upcoming film, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, is set to be the first spinoff, with another movie focusing on Donnie Yen’s character, Caine, also in development.
How great to see you again, Mr. Wick. Check out the new poster for the 10th anniversary re-release of JOHN WICK – in theaters November 3 & 6. pic.twitter.com/33XfKo0ytJ
— World of John Wick (@JohnWickMovie) September 30, 2024
On television, The Continental: From the World of John Wick, a limited series focusing on a young Winston in 1970s New York, premiered on Peacock in fall 2023. Additional TV projects in development include a series about the High Table and an anime adaptation.
