John Wick movies in order
There are five John Wick films and one prequel series. The four numbered films work in release order, which is also their story order. Ballerina is a spin-off set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, and The Continental is a three-part prequel series set in the 1970s; both are optional on a first run.
5 films 1 series 10 h 48 m 2014–2025 Checked 14 Oct 2026
Release order at a glance
The order, with notes
| # | Title | Year | Runtime | Type | Where it fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Wick | 2014 | 101 min | Main film | Start here. Everything else follows from this one. |
| 2 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | 2017 | 122 min | Main film | Picks up days after the first film. |
| 3 | John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum | 2019 | 131 min | Main film | Begins the same hour Chapter 2 ends. |
| 4 | John Wick: Chapter 4 | 2023 | 169 min | Main film | Set some months after Parabellum. |
| + | The Continental | 2023 | 3 parts | Series | Prequel set in the 1970s. Watch last, or skip. |
| 5 | Ballerina | 2025 | 125 min | Spin-off | Set between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Optional on a first run. |
Runtimes are theatrical cuts. Source: Wikipedia film pages, checked 14 Oct 2026.
Where to start: Start with John Wick (2014). It is short, self-contained, and every later film assumes you have seen it.
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Chronological order
The Continental · 1970s
John Wick · 2014
John Wick: Chapter 2 · 2017
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum · 2019
Ballerina · 2025
John Wick: Chapter 4 · 2023
Hollow dots are spin-offs and series. Dates are story settings where the films state them, otherwise release years.
How many John Wick movies are there?
Films5
Series1
First release2014
Latest release2025
Total runtime10 h 48 m
Evenings needed3
Longest169 min
Shortest101 min
Coming soon
John Wick: Chapter 5
In development · Officially announced in April 2025, with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski returning; a separate storyline that does not feature the High Table. No release date announced.
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From the World of John Wick: Caine
In production · Spin-off set after Chapter 4, with Donnie Yen directing and starring. Filming began in Budapest on April 25, 2026. No release date announced.
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Untitled animated John Wick film
In development · Greenlit in April 2025. Shannon Tindle directs and Keanu Reeves voices Wick; set before the first film. No release date announced.
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John Wick: Under the High Table
In development · Series greenlit in August 2024, set after Chapter 4, with Robert Levine as showrunner and Chad Stahelski directing the pilot. No platform or date announced.
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Change log
- 14 Oct 2026 — Checked against Wikipedia; runtimes and dates unchanged. Added Caine, the animated film and Under the High Table to Coming soon.
- 13 Oct 2026 — Checked. No new entries.
- 6 Jun 2025 — Ballerina added on release.