John Wick Movies in Release Order
The main John Wick films follow this release order: John Wick (2014), John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017), John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). Each film continues directly from the previous one, following the same assassin protagonist and expanding the lore of the Continental and the High Table.
Chronological Story Order
The story order matches the release order for the main series. The timeline begins with John Wick, showing his retirement and the events that force him back into action, followed by Chapter 2, Chapter 3 – Parabellum, and Chapter 4. The films are designed to be watched sequentially, with each installment raising the stakes and expanding the rules of the assassin world.
Related Media and Timeline Placement
Outside the main films, the universe includes the animated short John Wick: Chapter 2 – The John Wick Chronicles, which bridges events between the first two movies. The John Wick: Chapter 4 film concludes the central arc of the series. For a straightforward experience, watch the four main films in release order, then explore the short if you want additional context.
