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

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.

Inverse Recommends

2024’s Bloodiest Revenge Thriller Breathes New Life Into a Stale Genre

By Jake Kleinman

“Yeah, I'm thinking I'm back!”

Retrospective

The John Wick Franchise Evolved by Throwing Out Its Only Rule

By Sam Comrie

Don’t expect the security deposit back.

News

'John Wick: Chapter 4's Best Character is Getting a Spin-Off Movie

By Lyvie Scott

Donnie Yen was a perfect addition to Wick’s world, and now he’ll get his own adventure.

Movies

Can the John Wick Franchise Survive Without Keanu Reeves?

By Lyvie Scott

Another John Wick spinoff will test the limits of the blockbuster franchise.

Movies

Donnie Yen Is Set to Revamp a Controversial Martial Arts Franchise

By Lyvie Scott

After stealing the show in John Wick 4, Yen might team up with another Hollywood heavyweight.

Retrospective

The Most Overrated Thriller of the Century Helped Save Action Movies

By Mark Hill

In 2008, Liam Neeson made a powerful warning about trusting the French.

Movies

Chad Stahelski’s 'Highlander' Reboot Should Bring Back Its Most Controversial Idea

By Ryan Britt

The new Highlander will likely be great. But let’s keep this series weird, shall we?