John Wick Movies in Order (Chronologically and by Release Date)

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About ten years ago, a little movie titled John Wick premiered in theaters. What initially started as a humble cult classic that gained traction on VOD soon grew to become one of the most ambitious and exciting action franchises in the entertainment industry today. For a decade now, audiences have been captivated by the story of John Wick (Keanu Reeves) as the legendary assassin's quest for vengeance takes him through a twisty criminal underworld. While the most recent feature film in the main saga left John's future with the franchise in question, this beloved universe is far from finished.

With four main films, a prequel series, and several upcoming spin-off projects, there has never been a better time to be a John Wick fan. There arguably hasn't been a weak installment in the franchise yet, and some may be looking to revisit this story from start to finish or get on the bandwagon to see it for the first time. Want to know where you can watch every John Wick movie and show by chronological and release date order? Read below to find out.

Every 'John Wick' Movie and Show by Order of Release

The release date order of the John Wick franchise is as follows:

John Wick	October 24, 2014
John Wick: Chapter 2	February 10, 2017
John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum	May 17, 2019
John Wick: Chapter 4	March 24, 2023
The Continental	September 22, 2023
Ballerina	June 6, 2025
Untitled Caine Spin-Off	TBD
Under the High Table	TBD
John Wick: Chapter 5	TBD

Every 'John Wick' Movie and Show in Chronological Order

'The Continental' (2023)

Release Date:	September 22, 2023
Creators:	Greg Coolidge, Shawn Simmons, and Kirk Ward
Cast:	Colin Woodell, Mel Gibson, Mishel Prada, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Nhung Kate, Jessica Allain, Ayo Adegun, Jeremy Bobb, Adam Shapiro, Katie McGrath, Marina Mazepa, and Mark Musashi

One of the most recognizable locations in the John Wick universe is The Continental - a safe haven for criminals where "business" being conducted on its grounds is strictly prohibited. The current starting point for the John Wick saga is The Continental, which tells the story of how Winston Scott (Colin Woodell) became the manager of the New York hotel that we all know and love from the films. Of course, since this is a John Wick show, this younger Winston is motivated by revenge, with the charismatic gentleman hatching a plan from the hotel's current sadistic owner, Cormac O'Connor (Mel Gibson).

The Continental is currently available to stream on Peacock.

Release Date September 22, 2023

Seasons 1

Watch on Peacock

'John Wick' (2014)

Release Date:	October 24, 2024
Director:	Chad Stahelski
Cast:	Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Willem Dafoe, Dean Winters, Adrianne Palicki, Bridget Moynahan, and John Leguizamo

John Wick is first introduced as a man grieving the loss of his wife, who sent her husband an adorable puppy before passing away. However, tragedy strikes once again when the son of a Russian mobster (Alfie Allen) breaks into John's house, steals his car, and kills his dog just for fun. Little did the spoiled mobster know that John is no average nobody, and even the most fearsome members of the criminal underworld know and fear the legendary hitman some call "the baba yaga".

John Wick is available to rent or buy on VOD.

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

Writers Derek Kolstad

Rent on Prime Video

'John Wick: Chapter 2' (2017)

Release Date:	February 10, 2017
Director:	Chad Stahelski
Cast:	Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Riccardo Scamarcio, Ruby Rose, Common, Claudia Gerini, Laurence Fishburne, and John Leguizamo

After succeeding in his quest in the first film, John's story continues in John Wick: Chapter 2 (whether he likes it or not). He might be ready to settle down again, but John gets an unexpected visit from a ghost from his past named Santino D'Antonio (Riccardo Scamarcio). Santino holds a binding marker on John that forces him to perform a task of his choosing, and the target he gives John will take the action hero out of the country to Rome.

John Wick: Chapter 2 is available to rent or buy on VOD.

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

Writers Derek Kolstad

Rent on Prime Video

'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum' (2019)

Release Date:	May 17, 2019
Director:	Chad Stahelski
Cast:	Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Laurence Fishburne, Halle Berry, Mark Dacascos, Asia Kate Dillon, Anjelica Huston, Saïd Taghmaoui, and Jerome Flynn

The majority of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum sees John on the run from the infamous High Table - the shadowy organization that controls just about every criminal activity across the globe. Not only did John kill a member of the High Table, but he did so on Continental grounds, making him "excommunicado" with a multi-million dollar bounty on his head. There is virtually no escaping the High Table, which is exactly why John has vowed to "kill them all", though he'll need some help from an old rival, Sofia (Halle Berry).

John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum is available to rent or buy on VOD.

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

Writers Derek Kolstad

Runtime 143

Tagline The Grace Period Is Over

Website https://www.johnwick.movie

Watch on Prime Video

'Ballerina' (2025)

Release Date:	June 6, 2025
Director:	Len Wiseman
Cast:	Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, and Anjelica Huston

Ballerina may not be out yet at the time of this writing, but we know exactly when the first John Wick spin-off will be taking place in the wider John Wick timeline. Set in between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum and John Wick: Chapter 4, Ballerina follows a brand-new hero named Eve (Ana de Armas), who is on her own quest for vengeance. That said quest will see Eve meet several characters from the wider John Wick universe, including Winston (Ian McShane), Charon (Lance Reddick), and even the Baba Yaga himself.

Ballerina premieres in theaters on June 6, 2025.

A young female assassin seeks revenge against the people who killed her family.

Release Date June 7, 2024

Writers Shay Hatten , Emerald Fennell

'John Wick: Chapter 4' (2023)

Release Date:	March 24, 2023
Director:	Chad Stahelski
Cast:	Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Lance Reddick, Laurence Fishburne, Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Clancy Brown, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, and Rina Sawayama

John's story (supposedly) comes to a close in John Wick: Chapter 4 - the most action-packed and star-studded installment yet. John finds a pathway to freedom by challenging a sadistic Marquis (Bill Skarsgård) to an official duel, which would settle his debt with the High Table. It's a seemingly impossible task, especially when he's also being hunted by other parties, such as a blind assassin (Donnie Yen) and a skilled tracker (Shamier Anderson).

John Wick: Chapter 4 is available to stream on Starz.

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

Writers Derek Kolstad

Watch on Starz

Other 'John Wick' Projects in Development

The ending of John Wick: Chapter 4 seemed to paint a definitive end for John Wick, the franchise is far from over. Firstly, the fan-favorite assassin Caine from John Wick: Chapter 4 is set to get his very own spin-off film. Then, a new sequel series titled Under the High Table will reportedly explore the world of John Wick in the aftermath of Chapter 4's shocking events. Finally, despite some mixed reports and rumors, John Wick: Chapter 5 is more than a possibility, and it's only a matter of time before we see Mr. Wick on the big screen again.