John Wick was expected to fail... (here's why it didn't)

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John Wick is the most badass—and surprisingly heartfelt—action movie of the last decade. The hitman played by Keanu Reeves, and his no-mercy mission to avenge his dog’s death, instantly connected with a growing army of fans. 00:00 - Intro 00:32 - From dreamer to screenwriter 02:00 - The creation of scorn 03:30 - Finding the perfect John Wick 05:00 - The directors behind the vision 06:30 - Shooting John Wick 08:00 - From scorn to John Wick 09:30 - The legacy of an icon John Wick is an American media franchise created by Derek Kolstad. It centers on a neo-noir action thriller film series featuring titular character portrayed by Keanu Reeves. Wick is a legendary hitman who is reluctantly drawn back into the criminal underworld after retiring. The franchise began with the release of John Wick (2014), which was followed by three sequels: Chapter 2 (2017), Chapter 3 Parabellum (2019), and Chapter 4 (2023). Various spin-offs expanded the franchise: the prequel comic book series John Wick: The Book of Rules (2017–2019), the prequel television miniseries The Continental (2023), and the spinoff film Ballerina (2025), all incorporating elements of alternate history.