History of John Wick: Chapter 4 in Timeline

In John Wick: Chapter 4, John Wick seeks revenge against the High Table, the organization that governs the underworld of assassins, and those who betrayed him. Directed by Chad Stahelski and starring Keanu Reeves, the film follows Wick as he battles his way through various enemies and locations, seeking to earn his freedom from the High Table's control. The movie features a large ensemble cast including Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, and others. John aims to finally settle the score and escape the life he's been forced to lead.

May 2019: Lionsgate announces John Wick 4

In May 2019, Lionsgate formally announced the development of the fourth John Wick film, confirming it before its predecessor's release.

May 20, 2019: Lionsgate Announces John Wick: Chapter 4

On May 20, 2019, Lionsgate announced John Wick: Chapter 4 with a scheduled release date of May 21, 2021.

2019: Release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

In 2019, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum was released. This film also featured the collaboration of Adkins and Yen, after Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019).

2019: Character appeared in Parabellum

In 2019, Saïd Taghmaoui appeared as the Elder in Parabellum.

March 2020: Best R-Rated Film Released Since March 2020

John Wick: Chapter 4 was the best R-rated film released since March 2020, surpassing Halloween Kills.

May 1, 2020: Release Delayed to May 2022

On May 1, 2020, IndieWire reported that the fourth film's release had been delayed to May 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 2020: Shay Hatten Hired

In May 2020, Shay Hatten was hired to write the fourth John Wick movie.

May 2020: Shay Hatten to write the script

In May 2020, Shay Hatten was hired to write the script for John Wick: Chapter 4.

August 2020: Scripts Prepared for John Wick 4 and 5

In early August 2020, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer stated they were preparing scripts for John Wick 4 and 5, with John Wick 4 slated for Memorial Day weekend 2022.

March 2021: Plans for Fifth Film Abandoned

By March 2021, plans to shoot a fifth John Wick film back-to-back with Chapter 4 were no longer moving forward due to COVID-19's effect on production. The ending of Chapter 4 was reworked to conclude the series.

March 2021: Michael Finch Joins as Screenwriter

In March 2021, Michael Finch joined as a screenwriter for John Wick: Chapter 4.

March 2021: Michael Finch Hired

In March 2021, Michael Finch was hired to write the fourth John Wick movie.

May 2021: Rina Sawayama cast in John Wick Chapter 4

In May 2021, Rina Sawayama was announced to make her feature film debut in John Wick Chapter 4.

May 21, 2021: Release Delayed

The planned release of John Wick: Chapter 4 on May 21, 2021, was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 28, 2021: Principal photography began

On June 28, 2021, principal photography began on John Wick: Chapter 4 with a budget of $100 million.

July 2021: Lance Reddick and Ian McShane Confirmed to Reprise Roles

In July 2021, Lance Reddick was confirmed to be reprising his role as Charon, and Ian McShane was confirmed to be reprising his role as Winston in John Wick: Chapter 4.

October 2021: Principal photography completed

Principal photography for John Wick: Chapter 4 took place from June to October 2021 across various locations including France, Germany, New York City, and Japan.

May 2022: John Wick 4's Release Date

In May 2022, John Wick 4 release was slated.

2022: John Wick 4 slated for theatres

In 2022, John Wick 4 was slated to hit theatres Memorial Day weekend.

March 6, 2023: John Wick: Chapter 4 Premieres in London

On March 6, 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4 premiered at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London and received acclaim from critics.

March 13, 2023: Special Screening at South by Southwest

On March 13, 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4 had a special screening at the South by Southwest.

March 2023: Death of Lance Reddick

In March 2023, prior to Lance Reddick's death, he was planned to reprise his role as Charon in 'From the World of John Wick: Ballerina'.

March 24, 2023: Soundtrack album released

On March 24, 2023, the soundtrack album for John Wick: Chapter 4 was released by Lakeshore Records.

April 12, 2023: Release in South Korea

On April 12, 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4 was released in South Korea.

May 2023: Fifth Film in Development

In May 2023, Lionsgate president Joe Drake confirmed that a fifth John Wick film was in development.

May 23, 2023: Digital Release

On May 23, 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4 was released digitally.

June 5, 2023: Highest-Grossing Territories

As of June 5, 2023, the highest-grossing territories for John Wick: Chapter 4 were the United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, South Korea and CIS.

June 13, 2023: Blu-ray and DVD Release

On June 13, 2023, the Blu-ray, 4K UHD, and DVD versions of John Wick: Chapter 4 were released.

2023: Accolades Received

In 2023, Esquire named John Wick: Chapter 4 Reeves's seventh-best film, while Comic Book Resources and TheWrap named it that year's best action film.

2023: John Wick: Chapter 4 release

In 2023, John Wick: Chapter 4, the sequel to John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) and the fourth installment in the John Wick franchise, was released, starring Keanu Reeves.

2023: LMGI Award

In 2023, the efforts of the location team for John Wick: Chapter 4 were recognized by the Location Managers Guild International with their LMGI Award.

May 15, 2024: Caine Spin-off Announcement

On May 15, 2024, a spin-off centered on Caine was announced.

October 22, 2024: Availability on Netflix UK

On October 22, 2024, John Wick: Chapter 4 became available on Netflix in the United Kingdom.

December 2024: Reeves expresses interest in fifth film

In December 2024, Keanu Reeves expressed interest in a fifth John Wick film.

2024: Ranked as a top action film

In 2024, Collider named John Wick: Chapter 4 the 13th-best action film of all time, The Guardian named it Reeves's fourth-best, and GamesRadar+ named it his second-best.

February 2025: Film to be released in China

In February 2025, it was announced that John Wick: Chapter 4 would be released in China on 14 March 2025.

March 2025: China Release Date

In March 2025, John Wick: Chapter 4 is released in China.

March 2025: Reeves implies disinterest in reprising the role

In March 2025, Keanu Reeves implied his disinterest in reprising the role.

March 2025: Theatrical release in China

John Wick: Chapter 4 is scheduled for theatrical release in China on March 14, 2025, marking the first movie in the franchise to be screened in China.