The Big Picture
- John Wick redefined action films with its inventive sequences and tight continuity, making it highly rewatchable.
- The first three John Wick movies are available to stream on Netflix, while Chapter 4 is exclusive to Starz.
- A spin-off titled Ballerina, featuring returning cast members and new additions, is scheduled to release in 2024.
When it comes to high-energy action franchises, you can’t go wrong with John Wick.
The John Wick series has helped redefine modern action films thanks to their inventive action sequences, beautiful set designs, and intriguing premise. Better yet, they are highly rewatchable as both standalone and a series. If you are looking to get back into the series, here is how you can access them on streaming and digital platforms.
Editor's Note: This piece was updated on January 7, 2024.
What Are the 'John Wick' Movies About?
The series follows the titular former assassin (Keanu Reeves) as he tries to get revenge against, well, a lot of things. First, it was against the assassins that killed his dog. However, things quickly escalate when the mysterious organization The High Table gets involved.
What makes the John Wick series so unique among similar action films is their tight continuity. Although it is not fully explained, we do know that each film is supposed to take place mere days after the other. While other films in action franchises try to contain separate stories, the events of the John Wick series take place mere days apart. Needless to say, John was quite busy dodging assassins during those days, with the fourth film culminating in his apparent death.
What Streaming Service Are the 'John Wick' Movies On?
The first three John Wick movies are available to stream on Netflix, as of January 1, 2023. Chapter 4, however, is only available to stream on the Starz service.
John Wick
An ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters who killed his dog and stole his car.
- Release Date
- October 24, 2014
- Director
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves , Adrianne Palicki , Willem Dafoe , Bridget Moynahan , Jason Isaacs , Alfie Allen
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Main Genre
- Thriller
- Writers
- Derek Kolstad
- Studio
- Summit Entertainment
- Tagline
- Don't set him off.
- Website
- http://johnwickthemovie.com/
John Wick: Chapter 2
After returning to the criminal underworld to repay a debt, John Wick discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life.
- Release Date
- February 8, 2017
- Director
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves , Common , Ian McShane , Ruby Rose , Riccardo Scamarcio , Peter Stormare
- Runtime
- 122
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Derek Kolstad
- Studio
- Lionsgate
- Tagline
- Never stab the devil in the back
- Website
- http://www.johnwick.movie/
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
John Wick is on the run after killing a member of the international assassins' guild, and with a $14 million price tag on his head, he is the target of hit men and women everywhere.
- Release Date
- May 15, 2019
- Director
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves , Ian McShane , Jason Mantzoukas , Halle Berry , Anjelica Huston , Laurence Fishburne
- Runtime
- 143
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Derek Kolstad
- Tagline
- The Grace Period Is Over
- Website
- https://www.johnwick.movie
John Wick: Chapter 4
With the price on his head ever increasing, legendary hit man John Wick takes his fight against the High Table global as he seeks out the most powerful players in the underworld, from New York to Paris to Japan to Berlin.
- Release Date
- March 24, 2023
- Director
- Chad Stahelski
- Cast
- Keanu Reeves , Donnie Yen , Bill Skarsgard , Laurence Fishburne , Hiroyuki Sanada , Lance Reddick
- Runtime
- 169 minutes
- Main Genre
- Action
- Writers
- Derek Kolstad
Are More 'John Wick' Movies on the Way?
Yes, a spin-off titled Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas (Knives Out) is scheduled to come to theaters on June 7, 2024. The film will feature the return of Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Anjelica Huston, and the late Lance Reddick in their roles from the previous films. The cast will also include Gabriel Byrne (Hereditary), Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead), and Catalina Sandino Moreno (Maria Full of Grace). Len Wiseman (Underworld) directs the film from a script written by Shay Hatten (Rebel Moon).
