Release order
Watch John Wick Chapters 1–4 in release order, then Ballerina. This lets the main films explain the world before the spinoff revisits it from another angle.
Every choice has a consequence
An underworld
with its own rules.
A focused revenge thriller expands into a world of hotels, allegiances, and rituals. The four John Wick chapters run in sequence; Ballerina follows another protagonist within the same world.
John Wick2014–2025About 11 hours
Before you press play
Two ways in.
One great journey.
Story order
Ballerina’s main events fall between Chapters 3 and 4. Keep the four John Wick films in their numbered sequence, inserting Ballerina only if you want a chronological return visit.
The films / 5 theatrical releases
John Wick
Your viewing guide.
Release order · US theatrical dates where available. Story order is an editorial viewing suggestion.
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John Wick
The compact first film introduces John and the world around him.
Directed by Chad Stahelski
With Keanu Reeves, Michael Nyqvist, Alfie AllenUS theatrical release:
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John Wick: Chapter 2
Expands the underworld’s rules and continues John’s story.
Directed by Chad Stahelski
With Keanu Reeves, Common, Laurence FishburneUS theatrical release:
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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum
Picks up the consequences of Chapter 2.
Directed by Chad Stahelski
With Keanu Reeves, Halle Berry, Ian McShaneUS theatrical release:
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John Wick: Chapter 4
The fourth central John Wick chapter.
Directed by Chad Stahelski
With Keanu Reeves, Donnie Yen, Bill SkarsgårdUS theatrical release:
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Ballerina
A spinoff set between Chapters 3 and 4, following a different protagonist.
Directed by Len Wiseman
With Ana de Armas, Keanu Reeves, Ian McShaneUS theatrical release:
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Guide notes & sources
Editorial review: . Released theatrical features only; television, shorts, direct-to-video titles, and unreleased films are excluded. Story order follows each whole film’s main narrative. This guide is not a content rating or age recommendation.
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