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John Wick watch order

John Wick movies in order, release and chronological. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch John Wick in release order: John Wick (2014), Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Ballerina (2025) is set during Chapter 3, and The Continental is a prequel series; both are optional.

How to watch the John Wick movies in order: the full guide

All 6 films and series in the John Wick franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is John Wick (2014); the first in chronological order is The Continental: From the World of John Wick (set in 1970s).

Release order

  1. John Wick (Movie, 2014): They shouldn't have killed the dog; the place to start.
  2. John Wick: Chapter 2 (Movie, 2017): A marker pulls John back into the High Table's world.
  3. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (Movie, 2019): Excommunicado; picks up minutes after Chapter 2.
  4. John Wick: Chapter 4 (Movie, 2023): John takes on the High Table directly.
  5. The Continental: From the World of John Wick (Series, 2023): A 1970s prequel series about Winston; optional.
  6. Ballerina (Movie, 2025): A spin-off set during Chapter 3; optional.

Chronological order

  1. The Continental: From the World of John Wick (set in 1970s): A 1970s prequel series about Winston; optional.
  2. John Wick (set in Present day): They shouldn't have killed the dog; the place to start.
  3. John Wick: Chapter 2 (set in Days later): A marker pulls John back into the High Table's world.
  4. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (set in An hour later): Excommunicado; picks up minutes after Chapter 2.
  5. Ballerina (set in Between Chapters 3 and 4): A spin-off set during Chapter 3; optional.
  6. John Wick: Chapter 4 (set in After Chapter 3): John takes on the High Table directly.

Common questions

What order should I watch the John Wick movies in?

Watch John Wick in release order: John Wick (2014), Chapter 2, Chapter 3 and Chapter 4. Ballerina (2025) is set during Chapter 3, and The Continental is a prequel series; both are optional.

How many John Wick movies and shows are there?

There are 6 titles in the John Wick franchise: 5 films and 1 series, released from 2014 to 2025.

How long does it take to watch all the John Wick movies?

About 15 hours for all 6 titles, counting every episode. The essentials only (4 titles) take about 9 hours.

What is the first John Wick title in chronological order?

The Continental: From the World of John Wick, set in 1970s. In release order the first is John Wick (2014).

Which John Wick titles can I skip?

The Continental: From the World of John Wick and Ballerina. They are spin-offs, side stories or non-canon entries; the main story holds without them.