Lionsgate has announced that the original John Wick movie will return to theaters on November 3 and 6. This event celebrates the movie’s tenth anniversary. The film was very successful when it first came out. It led to three direct sequels. The entire franchise has earned over $1 billion from four films at the box office.
Peacock also released a spin-off series called The Continental. This series is about the famous hotel from the John Wick films. Greg Coolidge created it for TV, and it stars Mel Gibson.
The series did not receive the same praise from critics or audiences as the John Wick films. However, it still got some support, earning a score of 63% from critics and a rating of 78% from general audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The cost of making John Wick movies has grown over time, but the box office results show it has been worth it. The first John Wick film was made for about $30 million and made $87 million worldwide. This was a good profit for any studio.
John Wick: Chapter 2 had a budget of $40 million but made more than $171 million worldwide, earning more than four times its cost. John Wick: Chapter 3 was the most expensive film at that time, costing $75 million to make. It grossed $326 million worldwide, showing that people love to watch John Wick in theaters. The latest film, John Wick: Chapter 4, had a budget of $100 million but earned over $440 million at the box office.
John Wick Returns in 2025 With ‘Ballerina’
The John Wick franchise plans to continue its box office success for two summers in a row. The new movie Ballerina, led by Ana de Armas, will come to theaters on June 6, 2025. Keanu Reeves will return as John Wick in this film.
Ian McShane and Anjelica Huston will also come back as Winston and The Director, respectively. Norman Reedus, known for his role in The Walking Dead, will join the franchise. Ballerina will also feature Lance Reddick in his final performance as Charon in the John Wick series.
John Wick returns to theaters on November 3 and 6.
