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

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:

Every ‘John Wick’ Movie and Show in Chronological Order

‘The Continental’ (2023)

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.

Watch on Peacock

‘John Wick’ (2014)

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.

Rent on Prime Video

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

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.

Rent on Prime Video

‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ (2019)

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.

Watch on Prime Video

‘Ballerina’ (2025)

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.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023)

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.

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.