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After 10 years and three additional movies, one moment from the original John Wick still hasn't been beaten. Since the first movie released, the John Wick franchise has become an absolute juggernaut action series. All the John Wick films grossed over a billion dollars combined, and Keanu Reeves is arguably the biggest star in the entire action genre today. Even though John Wick grew well beyond the bounds of what the original movie set up, the franchise still hasn't managed to produce anything better than one perfect moment from its first outing.

The John Wick franchise has improved in almost every way possible since the original film came out in 2014. By the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, the action scenes got bigger and more intense, John Wick's kill count nearly doubled, and the world of John Wick expanded into a massive network of underground assassins and secret societies. There...

John Wick's Caine spinoff movie receives a major directing update from Donnie Yen, who is returning to reprise his role as the blind assassin.

In an interview with Collider, Yen revealed that he is not only set to reprise his role, but is also in talks to direct the Caine spinoff himself:

I think both the fans, as well as the studio, want this to happen, and we'll see. I don't know. I can only tell you that much. But yes, we are talking, and we are talking intimately. We'll see what happens. But at the same time, I hold responsibility as well as a pressure that I don't want to ruin the franchise. I try to do my best to bring something fresh to the franchise itself. I don't want to bring down the expectations for the fans. I try to do my best, like always.

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The first three movies in the John Wick franchise are preparing to head to a new streaming home. After it debuted in 2014, the franchise has exploded into a genuine media giant. Alongside John Wick's various spin-offs, The Continental, Ballerina, and Under the High Table, the movie has already earned three sequels and a fourth that is set to release in the coming years.

It famously stars Keanu Reeves as the reluctant assassin Wick, while he attempts to butcher the High Table. The intense action scenes, compelling characters, and detailed world-building have contributed to its international acclaim, though it has never managed to win any major awards. While Reeves remains the undisputed star, other characters have earned attention through the spin-offs and more are poised to fill in this original world. The first three movies will join Chapter 4 on Hulu on January 1, 2025.

Keanu Reeves' feature film career began in 1986 with the sports movie Youngblood.

John Wick did something truly impressive and surprising in 2017, and if Keanu Reeves returns for John Wick 5, the franchise will almost definitely do it again. After the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, the future of the franchise looks somewhat uncertain. There are a number of upcoming John Wick spinoffs in varying stages of development, including Ana de Armas' Ballerina and Donnie Yen's Caine spinoff, as well as the upcoming TV show Under the High Table. Even with so many new projects on the horizon, however, it's not clear if Keanu Reeves will continue to play John Wick.

After 10 years of John Wick, Keanu Reeves is almost synonymous with the eponymous character. It's hard to imagine anyone leading the John Wick franchise, even though there are already a few contenders. As such, there's a chance that Reeves could return to the confirmed John Wick 5. The ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, however,...

The war genre has produced some all-time classic movies over the years and has been a firm fixture in the release calendar ever since Georges Mlis released War Fighting in Greece in 1897, all the way to now in 2024. However, for every bona fide classic, such as Apocalypse Now, or Full Metal Jacket, there are often movies that arrive to a lukewarm reception but are actually great films.

While a lot of the very best war movies are from the 1960s, 1970s, or 1990s, there are many great examples of the genre that were released in the 2000s. However, they have been shown very little love from critics and audiences. Some of them were either released at the wrong time, the studio didn't believe in them enough to push the marketing campaigns, or audiences didn't click with how great they were. There are many war movies from the 2000s that deserve to be reassessed.

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It’s hard to imagine Tom Cruise saying goodbye to Ethan Hunt, the character he’s dutifully portrayed since 1996’s Mission: Impossible. But the teaser for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which dropped today, sure makes it seem like the end of the road for a character that’s outlasted countless crises, two James Bonds, and five presidential administrations.

If you’re looking to catch up on...

An upcoming John Wick spinoff is the only chance to bring back a beloved character who died way too early. There's already a slew of upcoming John Wick spinoff movies and shows in the works, from Donnie Yen's Caine spinoff to Ana de Armas' Ballerina movie, but only one has a chance to bring back the dead. That project is a planned John Wick anime prequel that is set earlier in the John Wick timeline than anything other than The Continental. The anime's setting gives it a truly unique chance to revisit a character who became a fan favorite despite dying in the first John Wick film.

After four films and a television show, plenty of famous actors have portrayed notable characters in the world of John Wick. From Ian McShane's Winston to Halle Berry's Sofia, John Wick has drawn in quite a few stars. Not all...

The upcoming John Wick anime risks ruining a major part of Keanu Reeves' eponymous assassin and the entire franchise as a whole. There are several planned John Wick spinoffs in the works, from Ana de Armas' Ballerina to a show titled John Wick: Under the High Table. One of the upcoming spinoffs, the John Wick anime series, could easily ruin part of John's character, even though he supposedly died at the end of John Wick: Chapter 4. There aren't many confirmed details about the anime yet, but one such detail hinted that it will depict a very important moment in John's life.

There's a lot to love about the John Wick franchise and Keanu Reeves' character. From his incredible fighting abilities to the franchise's slick style, there's a reason it has become one of the most dominant action genres in the past decade. Now, however, Keanu Reeves may not return as John,...

“People keep asking if I’m back and I haven’t really had an answer. But now, yeah, I’m thinkin’ I’m back”

In his 2014 Fantastic Fest review, Wamg’s Michael Haffner said of John Wick, “there’s a new vengeful badass in town and his name is John Wick.”

The 10th anniversary of the John Wick marks a significant milestone for the franchise, and it’s exciting to see how it’s being celebrated. The film that started it all returns to theaters for two nights only on November 3, 2024 & November 6, 2024. and includes a sneak peek at Ballerina.

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Directed by Chad Stahelski, when members of a notorious New York mob attack John Wick—a brilliantly lethal ex-assassin—and kill his dog, he hunts them down with the skill and ruthlessness that made him an underworld legend. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist,...

It was ten years ago today, that the first John Wick hit theaters and began to play.

While the first Keanu Reeves starring, Chad Stahelski directed, and Derek Kolstad written movie flew under the radar at the box office only grossing $43M stateside and $86M worldwide, the R-rated action pic ala the original Austin Powers boomed on home entertainment and mushroomed into a mega franchise across four films for Lionsgate grossing $1.02 billion.

Lionsgate has several festivities planed including special events, anniversary screenings, new experiences, and new collectible merchandise, culminating in the release of Ballerina: From the World of John Wick next year on June 6. Keep reading below.

“John Wick is a wonderful role and the first film was an extraordinary experience,” said Reeves. “The combination of character, story, so completely intertwined and expressed through Chad and Dave’s action design, was very special.”

“Any artist pushes themselves to go further and outdo themselves,...

John Wick is the best action movie franchise of the last decade, with the Keanu Reeves-led series spawning multiple sequels, a prequel series, and multiple spinoffs including a surprising anime. As confirmed by The Hollywood Reporter, the John Wick anime has confirmed its placement on the timeline, depicting the "impossible task" that sets up Wick for his five-year retirement before the first film's events. Such an ambitious undertaking set up the Tarasov Mob's power, but the question has always lingered on fans' minds just the scope of such an undertaking for a hitman like John Wick.

With numerous allusions to John Wick's past career achievements, such as the pencil fatality he inflicts on one opponent in John Wick: Chapter 2, it's clear that director and co-creator Chad Stahelski wants to tell stories of the character's past. The promise of an over-the-top rendition in the grand tradition of visceral...

"It's not what you did, it's who you did it to..." Lionsgate has announced that they will be re-releasing the action classic John Wick in theaters again soon. The Og, the one that started it all, the movie that changed everything! In celebration of the movie's 10th anniversary, the original John Wick (#1!) will play in theaters again for two nights only - on November 3rd + November 6th. John Wick, the revolutionary first film of the iconic action franchise, roars into theaters again this fall. Fans attending the Fathom screenings will be treated to more from the mythic John Wick universe with a sneak peek at the upcoming Ballerina, which expands the world of Wick with the story of Eve Macarro (Ana de Armas), who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma. Keanu Reeves stars as a former hitman grieving the loss of his love. When his home is broken into,...

Although John Wick: Chapter 4 had a definitive ending, a bizarre John Wick 5 theory somehow perfectly explains the return of Keanu Reeves' character. John Wick: Chapter 4 ended with John (Reeves) killing Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgrd), effectively granting himself and Caine (Donnie Yen) freedom from the High Table. In his final moments, John sits on a set of stairs and thinks about his wife before succumbing to his injuries. John Wick characters Winston (Ian McShane) and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) are then seen talking over his gravestone in the final scene.

While the ending of Chapter 4 asserts John Wick is dead, Lionsgate later confirmed John Wick 5 is in development. Director Chad Stahelski also stated the end of the latest movie was supposed to be up to interpretation surrounding whether the skilled assassin is really dead, or now in hiding. Despite this, the latest film wrapped up his story definitively,...

Chad Stahelski's singular focus on Highlander benefits Henry Cavill's new franchise, ensuring the fantasy film receives the attention it deserves. Stahelski's track record with John Wick proves that his singular focus can lead to successful and critically acclaimed films. The potential success of Highlander could lead to a dilemma similar to John Wick, as Stahelski may have to juggle between franchises.

Henry Cavill's new fantasy movie, Highlander, has received a big boost thanks to a John Wick 5 update. Since the ending of John Wick: Chapter 4, discussions about a fifth installment in the series have been common. While a spin-off in the form of The Ballerina is coming in 2025 and will see Keanu Reeves reprise his role as John Wick, a direct sequel to John Wick: Chapter 4 has been officially confirmed, but is yet to enter official development.

That said, a recent update about John Wick 5 was unveiled,...

Lisbeth Salander, brought to life by Noomi Rapace, Rooney Mara, and Claire Foy, is known for her hacking skills and vigilante justice. The Swedish trilogy, led by Noomi Rapace, captivated audiences with a dark narrative of corruption and family secrets, ending on a bleak note. Despite critical acclaim, the American adaptation, directed by David Fincher, delivered a faithful yet more polished version of the original story.

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Created by Stieg Larsson, Lisbeth Salander stars in his Millennium trilogy of crime novels, known to most for the first book in the series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. An asocial computer hacker with a photographic memory, three actresses portrayed Lisbeth in movies Noomi Rapace, Rooney Mara, and Claire Foy. This includes a trilogy of Swedish-produced films based on all three books, an American adaptation of the first novel, and a movie based on...

If your only introduction to the Indian Film Industry is S. S. Rajamouli‘s Rrr, prepare for another bloody ride in Kill. The Hindi language film is one of the most violent and gory films ever made. Written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the 2024 film follows the story of Amrit, an army commando who is on a train to New Delhi, but his train ride becomes a blood-filled journey when a couple of bandits come on board. Kill stars Lakshya in the lead role, with Raghav Juyal, Tanya Maniktala, Adrija Sinha, Abhishek Chauhan, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Harsh Chhaya starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the gore, brilliant action sequences, unapologetic violence, non-stop deaths, and an incredible story in Kill, here are some similar action films you should watch next.

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John Wick is a high-octane action thriller directed by Chad Stahelski from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad.

Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy was a huge deal in the publishing world. The books kicked off with "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo". When a book series generates as much heat as this one, the movies come calling. Sure enough, the entire original trilogy was adapted into three films in Sweden. Later, Hollywood took a stab at it, too, with English-language adaptations, but we'll get to those later. First, though, let's talk about the original trilogy and the correct order to watch it.

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The Correct Order To Watch The Millennium Trilogy

The original trilogy kicks off with 2009's "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," starring Michael Nyqvist as reporter Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace as troubled goth hacker Lisbeth Salander. The two end up working together to solve the mystery of...

Monkey Man is one of the most imaginative action films to come out sometimes and it comes from a first-time director who also stars in the lead role Dev Patel. Described as “Indian John Wick,” the action-thriller film follows the story of a young underground fighter who goes on a rampage against the city’s elite to avenge the injustices done by them to his mother and village. Monkey Man also stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Makarand Deshpande, Sharlto Copley, Brahim Achabbakhe, Ashwini Kalshekar, Pitobash Tripathy, and Vipin Sharma. So, if you loved the action and heartfelt story told in Monkey Man by the first passionate first-time director Dev Patel, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Monkey Man is being described as “Indian John Wick,” so this film had to be on this list. Directed by Chad Stahelski, John...

There are certain action movies that defined distinct eras of Hollywood. Super macho bro-fests led by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone dominated the '80s, "Die Hard" ushered in a wave of more workaday, everyman heroes, and "The Matrix" and the rise of Hong Kong cinema-inspired American action cinema evolved the genre in the late '90s and into the 2000s. But unquestionably, the defining action movie of the past decade is "John Wick." Which makes it funny to think about how that first movie initially felt like just another straight-to-vod action movie before a screening at a festival convinced director Chad Stahelski he had a hit on his hands.

Of course, a big part of the film's (and the eventual franchise's) success stems from its incredible action choreography, which makes each fight scene feel fresh and unique. Likewise, the franchise has the kind of organic world-building and lore most Hollywood cinematic universes dream of,...

This list contains discussions of graphic violence and intense fight sequences.

John Wick consistently defies death in intense fights, like surviving being thrown off a balcony and attacked by multiple assailants. He fights through injuries, like being stabbed, to continue battling enemies, showcasing his endurance and willpower. John's ability to survive dangerous situations is partly due to the support and resources provided by allies such as Marcus and Charon.

Throughout the John Wick saga, the title character demonstrates an unnatural ability to survive almost any dire situation. John Wick (Keanu Reeves) regularly walks off gunshot wounds, car crashes, and falls that should break bones. As the series goes on, the stakes get higher and the battles John finds himself in become increasingly more intense.

Reeves underwent rigorous training to bring to life a character who is known for his endurance. One of the John Wick movies' most important quotes, which...

Dean Winters' Allstate Mayhem ads have made him popular, but he has had a diverse acting career in action, and drama. While Dean Winters' role in John Wick may not be his most iconic, it showcased his ability to deliver a strong performance in a major action film. In addition to his Allstate and John Wick roles, Winters has had memorable performances in shows like Oz and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, demonstrating his range as an actor.

Dean Winters' Mayhem ads have given him notoriety, but it is far from the only acting gig the stuntman and actor has had. His Allstate ads where he appears as Mayhem highlight Winters' comedic range, but he has appeared in multiple projects, including John Wick. Whether it's action, drama, or even horror, Winters has made an appearance. His ads have become pretty synonymous with the company that is known for memorable ads, including Alicia Keys' Allstate commercial.

Michael Nyqvist's versatility and depth as an actor allowed him to excel in a range of roles, from intense thrillers to heartfelt dramas. Nyqvist's portrayal of villains in Hollywood was never one-dimensional, as he brought humanity and complexity to these characters, challenging audience expectations. Despite his brief appearances in certain series and films, Nyqvist left a profound impact on each project, showcasing his exceptional talent and dedication to storytelling.

Michael Nyqvist, a Swedish powerhouse of acting, has become a globally recognized figure in cinema. His journey began in Swedish drama, where he honed his craft and developed a reputation for performances that were both nuanced and profound. Nyqvist's versatility allowed him to traverse a range of genres, from intense thrillers to heartfelt dramas, showcasing his ability to deeply connect with his characters. His transition to Hollywood opened new avenues, allowing him to bring his unique blend of intensity and subtlety to a wider audience.

Hunter Killer is not based on a true story and takes liberties with its depiction of submarine operations. Andropov trusted Glass because he risked his crew's lives to save him and showed him evidence of the coup. Glass gave Andropov his lucky coin as a sign of respect and gratitude for their successful mission to prevent World War III.

At the end of Hunter Killer, Captain Glass makes the bold move to trust Russian Captain Andropov and together they help avoid the beginning of World War III. Directed by Jonathan Marsh and based on the novel by Don Keith and George Wallace, Hunter Killer is a 2018 movie featuring performances from Gerard Butler, Gary Oldman, Common, Linda Cardellini, Toby Stephens, and more.

When a United States submarine is mysteriously destroyed in the ocean near Russia, the United States military and the Nsa send Captain Glass (Geard Butler) and a Hunter-Killer submarine,...

Clockwise from left: The Departed (Warner Bros.), True Lies (20th Century Studios), Some Like It Hot (United Artists), 12 Monkeys (Universal)Graphic: The A.V. Club

Of all the challenges in the moviemaking universe, redoing a beloved foreign film for an American audience would seem pretty low on the list. You already...

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is being made into a TV series.

Based on Stieg Larsson‘s Millenium book series, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo has already appeared on the big screen in 2021 with David Fincher‘s film adaptation of the novel, which starred Rooney Mara and Daniel Craig.

The Girl in the Spider’s Web, directed by Fede Alvarez and starring Claire Foy and Sverrir Gudnason, was released in 2018.

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In May 2020, it was reported that a series based on the books’ main character, Lisbeth Salander, was in the works, and that it would not be “a sequel or continuation of the story from the books or the films into which they were adapted.”

The TV series will be produced by Amazon MGM Studios with Veena Sud attached as showrunner, Variety reports.

The first three novels in the series were previously adapted into...

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” series currently in the works at Amazon MGM Studios has found its showrunner.

Variety has learned exclusively that Veena Sud will head up the series, which will be set in the world of the so-called Millennium novels originally written by Stieg Larsson.

Variety previously reported that the series was in development in May 2020, though no showrunner was attached at that time. It was originally reported to be a new standalone story about one of the novels’ main characters, Lisbeth Salander, but current plot details remain under wraps. Amazon MGM Studios will produce along with Left Bank Pictures, which is based at Sony Pictures Television.

Sud is no stranger dark crime and mystery dramas. She is best known for developing the series “The Killing,” which was based on the Danish series “Forbrydelsen.” She also served as executive producer and showrunner on that series. The show...

The "John Wick" franchise isn't just a montage of John Woo-inspired gun-fu combat sequences. The series has used just about everything imaginable to craft intense action scenes, from dogs to, as was the case with "John Wick: Chapter 4," fast-moving vehicles. In fact, cars and other forms of transport have been utilized by franchise director Chad Stahelski throughout the four "John Wick" films, and not just to choreograph fight-scene style "car-fu" sequences.

All the way back in 2014's "John Wick," the titular hitman reluctantly returns to his former illicit lifestyle after his puppy is killed and his Ford Mustang Boss 429 stolen. That first entry in the saga of Baba Yaga saw Wick get revenge for the aforementioned pup killing, but his Mustang remained unaccounted for. Which is why, when "John Wick: Chapter 2" arrived, there was some unfinished business to take care of.

"Chapter 2" starts with John Wick breaking...

The "John Wick" series is known for subverting action movie tropes. It's part of what has made the Keanu Reeves-led films such a success, with the latest entry, "John Wick: Chapter 4," headshoting a new franchise box office record on its opening weekend. The saga of Baba Yaga has now officially passed the $1 billion mark at the box office, proving that "John Wick" is a bonafide blockbuster franchise.

But while a huge part of the films' success has been upending genre clichés and basically inventing a whole new action subgenre — think "Nobody," "Atomic Blonde," and "Sisu" — sometimes the films just lean into the standard tricks of action movie-making. Case in point: the famous "Baba Yaga" sequence in 2014's "John Wick." The inaugural entry in the franchise features so many classic John Wick moments, but the scene where Michael Nyqvist's Russian crime lord Viggo Tarasov brings his son, Losef...

Peacock is nothing if not a goldmine of content, with basically something to watch for everyone, and today we are making a list of the best new shows and movies coming to Peacock in September 2023 that you can watch right now. The shows and films in this list are ranked according to their availability dates.

Get Out (September 1)

Synopsis: When Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), a young African-American man, visits his white girlfriend’s (Allison Williams) family estate, he becomes ensnared in the more sinister, real reason for the invitation. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he could have never imagined. This speculative thriller from Blumhouse and the mind of Jordan Peele (Key & Peele) is equal parts gripping thriller and provocative commentary.

The Equalizer 3 is the third installment in the hit Denzel Washington action film franchise. Directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wenk, the film picks up the story of Robert McCall as he moves to Southern Italy in order to escape his bloody past, but his fight against evil people follows him there, as his new friends are threatened by Sicilian Mafia. The Equalizer 3 also stars Dakota Fanning, David Denman, and Eugenio Mastrandrea. So, if you loved the action film here are some similar movies you could check out next.

Nobody (Prime Video) Credit – Universal Pictures

Synopsis: Hutch is a nobody. As an overlooked and underestimated father and husband, he takes life’s indignities on the chin and never rocks the boat. But when his daughter loses her beloved kitty-cat bracelet in a robbery, Hutch hits a boiling point no one knew he had. What happens...

Strays is a comedy adventure film directed by Josh Greenbaum from a screenplay by Dan Perrault. The R-rated comedy movie follows the adventures of Reggie, a gullible dog who is abandoned on the mean city streets by his a**hole owner. Then, Reggie decides to take revenge by biting his owner’s penis after joining a group of strays. Strays has a brilliant cast of voice actors including Will Ferrell, Jamie Fox, and Isla Fisher. So, if you loved Strays here are some great comedy movies you could watch next.

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Synopsis: In this R-rated CG-animated movie, one sausage leads a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store. The film features the vocal talents of some of today’s best comedy stars – Seth Rogen,...

John Wick's car seems to possess magical healing properties, with damage disappearing in subsequent shots, which is a continuity error that hurts the mythos. Viggo Tarasov, a Russian mobster, strangely has a Swedish accent in the first John Wick film, breaking the film's reality for those familiar with the languages. The value of the gold coins used as currency in the John Wick world lacks internal logic, with a single coin paying for both a night's stay and a drink at the hotel bar.

No production is immune to mistakes, as even the well-crafted John Wick films have their share of distracting goofs. The billion-dollar John Wick franchise has thus far led to four successful box office ventures. The first film is a small-scale action caper in which a slick assassin exacts revenge on the mobsters who killed his dog, while the most recent outing John Wick: Chapter...

When Tom Cruise accepted his first mission as Ethan Hunt, I bet the star never thought that he’d still be playing the character nearly thirty years later, with no plans to stop anytime soon. But, as any franchise fan can tell you, not all Mission: Impossible movies are created equal, and we’re going to try to break them down from worst to best in our Mission Impossible movies ranked list!

7 – Mission: Impossible II:

Here’s the thing – many people hate this movie. I honestly don’t know why. Is it the worst Mission: Impossible movie? Sure. But, simultaneously, “worst” doesn’t mean the same thing for this franchise that it does to others. Even if it is the worst Mission: Impossible movie, there’s still plenty to like about it. Arguably, John Woo was the one who transformed Tom Cruise into an action hero, as we’d...

The Mission: Impossible and James Bond movies make up two of the most well-known franchises in pop culture, and several actors have been in both. James Bond's first adventure was in 1962 when Sean Connery adopted the 007 mantle for Dr. No, with various other actors doing the same right up until Daniel Craig's last appearance as the character in No Time To Die in 2022. In 1966, the Mission: Impossible television series began, but it would be another thirty years before Tom Cruise played Ethan Hunt in the film reboot of the franchise, a role he's played continuously for the past 27 years.

Over the course of seven decades, there have been 25 films in the official Bond canon and seven Mission: Impossible movies, so it's not surprising that actors would wind up in both franchises. Both involve large sets, casts, and gratuitous stunt work, so experience with both worlds, no matter how different they might be,...

Warning: Spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4 Below!John Wick has fought and overcome many different enemies over the course of the John Wick franchise. First introduced as a retired assassin mourning the passing of his wife, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) goes on a revenge mission for the killing of his dog and theft of his car in the first John Wick movie. The four movies of the John Wick series gradually reveal more and more about John and the hidden assassin world he is fighting to get out of, with assassins all living under a shadowy governing body known as the High Table.

John Wick holds a legendary status in the assassin culture, carrying the nickname of the Baba Yaga and commanding great respect by all. Despite that, John faces no shortage of opponents to overcome in the John Wick franchise's gun battles and martial arts fights, with many of...

With one actor from the original Mission: Impossible movie confirmed to be returning in Mission: Impossible 8, a few other series characters whose fates were never confirmed should join him. While the seventh movie in the Tom Cruise-led series, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, is scheduled for release in 2023, attention is already being drawn to the follow-up movie, which will be a direct continuation of the seventh film's story. The trailer for the next Mission: Impossible movie is out and hints at some of the series' biggest stunts yet, but Mission: Impossible 8 sounds way more exciting.

It has been confirmed that Mission Impossible's William Donloe (Rolf Saxon) is returning for the eighth movie. That doesn't only suggest that the film is perfectly tying everything together, but that it'll undoubtedly be a suitably epic movie for what is Ethan Hunt's (Cruise) last outing. However, that also opens up...

"John Wick" is undoubtedly one of the most brutal action franchises of all time. Just look at the numbers. In the first three "John Wick" films, the beloved assassin kills a total of 299 people, with "John Wick: Chapter 2" serving as the deadliest film in the series. One eagle-eyed fan claims that John offs 140 people in "John Wick: Chapter 4" (depending on how you count), bringing his total kills to 439. This makes him one of the most prolific murderers in all of film history, as his body count is even higher than Michael Meyers' and Jason Voorhees' — combined!

Of course, not every kill makes a huge impact. John's weapon of choice is a pistol, and gunshots become almost mundane after a while. Don't get us wrong, being shot in the head is an absolutely brutal way to go, but there are different levels of viciousness in the "John Wick" universe.

In an industry obsessed with sequels and reboots, going against established norms is often a risky but rewarding approach. In 2022, Zach Cregger's "Barbarian," budgeted at $4.5 million, became a sleeper hit when its upending of horror movie tropes and unique blend of terror and comedy brought in $44 million at the box office. You would think such a stark contrast of tones would result in one undermining the other, but somehow it worked.

Eight years prior, Keanu Reeves was looking for something similarly unorthodox to jump-start his career. Since 1999's "The Matrix," he'd struggled to pick the right projects, with the blunder that was 2013's "47 Ronin" almost killing the star's career. Then, the script for "John Wick" came across his desk, and Reeves was drawn to what he referred to as a "full-blooded character" — a preternaturally skilled hitman feared by even the toughest of crime bosses. The actor praised screenwriter...

In the world of “John Wick,” where characters and their motivations range from different shades of gray all the way to pitch black, there’s no option to look for binaries. While the ‘dignified’ criminals continue to live under the false pretense that their theatricality and rules make them better than animals, the existence of any distinguishing features among varying degrees of evil gets blurred as the predators eat each other up in the urban jungle. Still, there are those who, strengthened by their power and wealth, think themselves to be untouchable and dare to mess with the Baba Yaga, only to end up six feet under.

The first three movies in the “John Wick” saga didn’t stress the necessity of a singular character as the antagonist, and except for some bits of Michael Nyqvist’s performance as Viggo Tarasov, the franchise lacked strong antagonistic performances. In the fourth chapter of the franchise,...

This article contains some John Wick: Chapter 4 spoilers.

This weekend marks John Wick’s long anticipated return to cinemas in the fourth installment of the hitman’s story. Keanu Reeves’ formerly retired assassin has earned a reputation for the merciless nature of his kills, and while the motivations of the “Baba Yaga” might have begun with the simplicity of revenge, his saga has now spiraled into a complex display of the politics of this violent, shadowy underworld. Lucky for us though, Wick’s spiral has also resulted in the creation of some of the most fantastic fight sequences ever put to film.

This action series is relentless in its incredible use of hand-to-hand combat, stunt coordination, and weapons expertise, which all come together to forge an array of tense, visually inventive set pieces that seem to grow bigger and more brutal with each passing release. The best fight sequences...

When you think of John Wick you probably don’t think of slasher films. But Wick has single handedly killed nearly three hundred folks across a mere three films. That’s around double the amount Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers have. Put together.

Still, as Harry in True Lies puts it, “Yeah….but they were all bad.” Let’s say they were hunting you, however. Who would you be more scared of? A slasher icon or the Baba Yaga himself? Do we need to add “Don’t kill dogs or steal cars” to Randy’s Scream rules of surviving a horror movie? Wick’s victims, well, they all live in their own personal horror movies.

Let’s have a look at the top five gnarliest John Wick kills, so far…

“Sorry, your face looked like a pencil sharpener”— John Wick 2

In the first John Wick, Viggo (Michael Nyqvist) tells his...

The "John Wick" series has always had an exciting roster of actors. The first film had Willem Dafoe and John Leguizamo. The second one gave us our "The Matrix" reunion with Laurence Fishburne. The third one gave us Anjelica Huston and Halle Berry. And the fourth one expands things even further by adding Bill Skarsgård and Donnie Yen. Plus, you have the always-welcome Ian McShane and the late, great Lance Reddick across all four. When it comes to the series' villains, though, they make some rather unexpected choices.

Okay, the first film featured Alfie Allen and Michael Nyqvist as the antagonists, which are names that make sense, but the big bad of "John Wick: Chapter 2" is Italian actor Riccardo Scamarcio, someone most people in the United States at least couldn't pick out of a lineup. Then "John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum" rolls around, and while a good number of people would...

For those who've been following along on John Wick's increasingly labyrinthine journey back into the shadowy assassin underworld, things are much different for Keanu Reeves' coldblooded killer with an affinity for dogs and muscle cars (and guns ... lots of guns) than they were when he first burst upon the scene back in 2014. The more grounded and intentionally vague original movie only ever teased the hidden dealings behind The Continental hotel and its assorted trigger-happy society of patrons, peeking out just on the edge of every frame. Since then, every sequel has dived deeper and deeper into the world-building of the "John Wick" franchise and now, well, audiences have an entire mythology to keep track of as we steamroll toward this week's release of "John Wick: Chapter 4."

While everyone owes it to themselves to either revisit or binge all three previous movies to help prepare for the gun-slinging madness...

The image of Tom Cruise on Burj Khalifa in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol is a defining moment for the franchise. As an actor with a growing list of extremely dangerous stunts throughout the years, scaling Burj Khalifa's exterior in the fourth installment of Mission Impossible is one of Cruise's most famous feats of courage, as it's the world's tallest building. Since then, Cruise has continued to defy death in multiple movies with stunts like Mission Impossible: Fallout's Halo jump. Still, Tom Cruise on Burj Khalifa, clinging to the windows of the skyscraper for dear life with only a pair of suction gloves, has become a landmark in the history of cinema.

Ghost Protocol takes Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt to Dubai in search of some nuclear launch codes after Kurt Hendricks, a.k.a. Cobalt (Michael Nyquist) steals a devastating weapon. As Mission Impossible fans already know, neither the franchise...

John Wick: Chapter 4 might be breaking a long-running franchise trend with the new villains. Keanu Reeves' assassin will face his most challenging conflict yet in John Wick: Chapter 4. With John and the Bowery King (Laurence Fishburne) in a pitched battle against the High Table, John might finally be able to escape their grip for good.

Among John's enemies in John Wick: Chapter 4 is The Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), who will battle John directly as a representative of the High Table. In an interview, Bill Skarsgård stated that the Marquis de Gramont's mission of killing John Wick "would secure his status and power within the High Table." With Skarsgård also describing the Marquis de Gramont "as someone from the gutter that now savors the glittery suits he’s wearing," this could hint to him being a villain with significantly different motivations from previous John Wick antagonists.

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John Wick is basically invincible. Over the course of his action franchise, Keanu Reeves' hitman has proven his impossible toughness by dispatching wave after wave of faceless thugs with the distinct John Wick gun-fu for which he's so well-known. And whereas the first movie showed at least some deference to plot and humanizing its titular assassin, as the saga has progressed, he's become much more of a one-dimensional badass.

None of which is all that surprising. Franchise director Chad Stahelski is, after all, a stunt performer and choreographer, which means the action sequences were always going to take precedence. Both Stahelski and his co-director on the first movie, David Leitch, have previously said the right things about directing, telling ActionElite.com that "the good, big-budget action directors know that action is just another part of the process, like acting and performances." But in reality, the John Wick movies have slowly...

As hard as he tries to leave this life behind him, John Wick just can't catch a break. You go on one rampage to avenge your dead puppy and the next thing you know, your face lights up on every assassin's wishlist. Given that he's made it all the way to" John Wick: Chapter 4," it's going to take a lot for someone to take Wick down. Michael Nyqvist, Riccardo Scamarcio, Common, Ruby Rose, and Asia Kate Dillon have all made some fun adversaries to Baba Yaga. But then we have Mark Dacascos as Zero, who really switches things up.

Most of Wick's enemies go after him because a sacred rule has been broken or it's just business, but Dacascos' Zero takes a different approach. In "John Wick: Chapter 3," after the hit order is put out for Wick, the Adjudicator (Dillon) recruits the hitman and his crew to put an end to him.

Throughout all three of his movies so far, John Wick (Keanu Reeves) has always understood that it's not enough to be the scariest, most efficient killer in a world full of trained assassins; you also have to be the best dressed too. That's why he's constantly wearing the coolest suit you've ever seen, even if technically it'd be smarter for him to dress in something that allows a little more flexibility. In a 2019 interview with Film Independent, costume designer Luca Mosca described Wick's suits as "sleek and elegant," a perfect fit for the world these movies take place in, where everything, from the buildings to the cars, looks high-class and modern.

Mosca's main inspiration for Wick's suits, however, was his gun: "In the script for the first film, there was a reference to the Glock in terms of John Wick's look. Even though a gun is dangerous and can be lethal,...

I remember when the initial release of "John Wick" had folks curious about Keanu Reeves going into action mode to avenge the death of his adorable beagle. Nearly a decade later, however, the "John Wick" franchise has become a world with a rich mythology that goes beyond canine killers, and upcoming spin-offs like "Ballerina" and "The Continental" will open this universe up even further. One of the most interesting things about the "Wick" movies, however, is that there are no Hans Gruber-like masterminds behind the plots against Reeves' character, but rather antagonists who are pulling strings from a safe distance.

Michael Nyqvist, Alfie Allen, Riccardo Scamarcio, and Asia Kate Dillion have all played adversaries to Wick himself, but they're beholden to upholding the larger picture that is the High Table, an organization that's been around longer than most world institutions. In "John Wick: Chapter 4," it appears we have...

John Wick: Chapter 4 could make a key upgrade to the villains that John faces. The John Wick franchise is as popular as ever, with John Wick 4 on the way and the spin-off movie Ballerina in the works alongside The Continental television series. While the John Wick movies have delivered extremely well as action films, the franchise's villains could be built upon, with the series adopting a new approach to them.

The gun fu and martial arts fights of the John Wick series have been consistently breathtaking, while Keanu Reeves's anti-hero has fought many formidable opponents. With that said, the arch-villains of the John Wick movies have largely not gotten their own hands dirty against John himself. John Wick 4 can change that by having a principal villain who can stand their ground against the Baba Yaga.

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