Every ‘John Wick’ Movie Ranked from Worst to Best

The ‘John Wick’ universe spans globe-trotting hits, a dense underworld mythology, and a growing cast of colorful allies and enemies. Below is a clean rundown of every film released so far—including the spin-off ‘Ballerina’—organized so you can quickly see where each entry fits, what it covers, who made it, and how it performed. No spoilers beyond the basic setup—just the essentials, from directors and stars to box-office context and where each story sits on the timeline.

‘Ballerina’ (2025)

Set between ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ and ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, ‘Ballerina’ follows assassin Eve Macarro within the Ruska Roma network as figures from the main saga appear around her mission. Len Wiseman directs, with Ana de Armas leading alongside returning franchise players including Keanu Reeves, Anjelica Huston, Ian McShane, and the late Lance Reddick. The film opened in the U.S. on June 6 via Lionsgate and runs about two hours and five minutes. It earned roughly $137.2 million worldwide, with U.S. grosses reported around $58 million and a streaming rollout beginning in early July.

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

This installment picks up immediately after ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’, with a global contract forcing the title character into nonstop flight from High Table enforcers. Chad Stahelski directs again, adding new corners of the underworld and introducing allies and adversaries portrayed by Halle Berry, Asia Kate Dillon, Mark Dacascos, and more. The movie premiered in New York before a wide release from Lionsgate and ultimately became the series’ top earner to that point with about $327.7 million worldwide. Its budget was reported around $75 million, and it dethroned ‘Avengers: Endgame’ at the domestic box office on opening weekend.

‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ (2017)

Continuing directly from ‘John Wick’, this sequel sends the protagonist to Rome and deeper into High Table obligations as the rules of the Continental and markers system are clarified. Chad Stahelski returns as director, with Keanu Reeves joined by Common, Ruby Rose, Riccardo Scamarcio, and others. The film expanded the franchise commercially, debuting to more than double the original’s opening weekend and finishing with about $174.3 million worldwide. Distribution again came via Lionsgate, and the production carried an R rating for sustained, graphic action.

‘John Wick’ (2014)

The series opener introduces a retired hitman who reenters the criminal world after a home invasion sets him on a focused path of retaliation. Credited to director Chad Stahelski, the film’s success launched the broader ‘John Wick’ franchise and established the Continental, gold coins, and the code that governs assassins. It became a sleeper hit, grossing about $86 million worldwide on a modest budget and sparking immediate demand for follow-ups. Lionsgate handled distribution and subsequent franchise expansion across films, television, and games.

‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ (2023)

The fourth entry sends the character on a multi-country campaign that collides with the High Table’s leadership while expanding the series’ locations, factions, and set-piece scale. Chad Stahelski directs, with new franchise standouts including Donnie Yen and Bill Skarsgård alongside returning regulars. The film premiered in London before its U.S. release and went on to become the highest-grossing entry in the series, earning about $447.3 million worldwide on a roughly $100 million budget. It also set franchise records for domestic previews and opening weekend before continuing the storyline across future projects.

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