How to Watch the John Wick Franchise In Order (2024)

“John Wick isn’t the Boogeyman. He’s the guy you send to kill the Boogeyman!”

That makes for a killer tagline but it pretty much sums up the violent rage and brutal fury of Keanu Reeves’ cinematic assassin John Wick. First introduced in the 2014 movie of the same name, the character has gone on to star in three sequels and entertained several spin-offs.

If you wish to get started with this adrenaline-fueled action franchise, we have got you covered with a detailed guide to stream all the John Wick movies and TV shows in the right order using services like Netflix and Prime Video.

How to stream the John Wick movies and TV shows in chronological order

If you just wish to watch the John Wick movies, you can stream them all in the same order as their release date. The fact that all the movies are numerically titled can make for an easier viewing experience. However, if you wish to stick to chronology, then you can watch The Continental first as it’s set decades before the events of the first movie:

• The Continental: From the World of John Wick (2023)

• John Wick (2014)

• John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)

• John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)

• John Wick Presents: Ballerina (TBA)

• John Wick Chapter 4 (2023)

The first John Wick introduces Keanu Reeves’ protagonist as a retired hitman. However, Wick loads his guns once again after a mobster’s son kills his pet dog (a gift from his deceased wife). The other three John Wick movies are set in quick succession as his violent exploits draw him in the line of fire of many other international assassins.

To get a closer look at this network of assassins, you can watch the Prime Video series The Continental. While it doesn’t feature Wick, it offers significant backstories of franchise characters like Winston Scott, the custodian of The Continental hotel (a safe house for assassins) and a friend of Wick’s who was portrayed by Ian McShane in the films and Colin Woodell in the series.

A new spin-off titled Ballerina is in the works which will be set between the events of the third and fourth John Wick movies. The film is a standalone adventure focused on the ballet dancer-turned-assassin Rooney, a character introduced in John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum. While real-life ballerina Unity Phelan played the character in the John Wick movie, Ana de Armas will be portraying the character in Ballerina.

The John Wick movies have drawn extremely positive reviews and are largely credited for revitalising the action genre in modern Hollywood movies. Indeed, the practical stunt choreography and majestic action pieces drive this franchise with Keanu Reeves performing many of his stunts in real life. From gunfights to martial arts to even samurai duels, the John Wick franchise has it all. Some of these stunts take place in long single takes. The effortless action also stems from the involvement of stunt choreographer Chad Stahelski who directed all four movies so far.

The mythology of the criminal underworld is another exciting factor in the John Wick franchise. Be it the complex initiation rituals or the strict code of conduct, the origins of the assassin nexus in John Wick leaves enough room for many more prequels and spinoffs in the future.

How to watch the John Wick franchise online

Don’t know where to get started with the John Wick franchise? Don’t worry as the list below gives you all the options and deals to stream, buy or rent the movies and shows in India. Get ready to watch some brutal cinematic action!