John Wick Week

A week-long celebration of all things John Wick, from the original movies to the franchise's first official spinoff: The Continental. (New stories September 18 to 22, 2023.)

John Wick Week
The 10 Best John Wick Knockoff Movies, Ranked

It takes more than neon nightclubs and gun-fu to emulate the legendary franchise.

by Lyvie Scott
Sony Pictures
Feature

How John Wick Became a Haven for Direct-to-Video Action Stars

By Brandon Streussnig

More than a comeback vehicle for Keanu Reeves, John Wick became a launch pad for the greatest DTV stars.

Opinion

John Wick's First Spinoff is Still Missing a Fundamental Part of the Franchise

By Alex Welch

What is the John Wick series without its leading man?

Retrospective

John Wick’s Most Iconic Movie Homage Elevated the Franchise to Greatness

By Jake Kring-Schreifels

With one Bruce Lee tribute, the John Wick franchise’s trajectory was forever changed.

Review

'The Continental' Is the Rare Spin-Off That Justifies Its Existence

By Lyvie Scott

The world of John Wick just keeps getting bigger. The Continental proves that isn’t a mistake.

The Inverse Interview

'The Continental' Director Learned a Crucial Lesson From Star Wars on How to Make a Spinoff

By Lyvie Scott

Peacock’s John Wick spin-off is a love letter to the ‘70s.

Go deeper

Preview

'Spine' Is a Bone-Crunching John Wick-Inspired Good Time

By Hayes Madsen

Getting into the zone.

The Inverse Interview

From 'Dune' To John Wick, Sharon Duncan-Brewster Is Spoiling For A Fight

By Hoai-Tran Bui

The Ballerina actor talks playing mentor to Ana de Armas’ assassin and reveals which director she worked with the most on set of the John Wick spinoff.

Exclusive

How Do You Make a John Wick Movie Without John Wick?

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Ballerina director Len Wiseman and star Ian McShane talk about crafting the spinoff around Ana de Armas’ new character, Eve, and updates on John Wick 5.

Review

'Ballerina' Dances Carefully In The Shadow Of John Wick

By Hoai-Tran Bui

Creative fight sequences and a stellar Ana de Armas can’t prevent the spinoff from feeling like little more than a John Wick sidequest.

News

Keanu Reeves Is Officially Returning For 'John Wick 5'

By Lyvie Scott

We’re thinking he’s back.

News

'John Wick 5' Isn't Happening, But We're Getting Something Better Instead

By Lyvie Scott

Let’s try something new.

News

Can the John Wick Franchise Survive Without Chad Stahelski?

By Dais Johnston

The John Wick Universe can move on without Keanu Reeves, but maybe not its director.

Trailers

'Ballerina' Looks To Deliver On a Promise James Bond Fumbled

By Ryan Britt

Is this the Ana de Armas movie we've been waiting for?

The Inverse Interview

Can 'The Killer's Game' Become the Next John Wick?

By Jake Kleinman

How director J.J. Perry’s new assassin thriller could launch a cinematic universe.

News

'John Wick 4' Is Finally Getting a Proper Sequel — But There’s a Catch

By Lyvie Scott

The world of Wick is about to get bigger, with or without the Baba Yaga.