John Wick Timeline ( Real )

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October 24, 2014

Release of John Wick

The first film in the John Wick franchise, starring Keanu Reeves, was released, introducing the skilled assassin and setting the tone for the action series.

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February 10, 2017

Release of John Wick: Chapter 2

The sequel to John Wick was released, continuing the story of the titular assassin and expanding the franchise's universe.

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May 17, 2019

Release of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

The third installment of the John Wick series was released, further exploring the franchise's lore and keeping the high-paced action.

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May 20, 2019

Announcement of John Wick: Chapter 4

Official announcement made regarding the production of the fourth film in the John Wick series, continuing the story with Keanu Reeves returning.

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March 24, 2023

Release of John Wick: Chapter 4

The fourth film in the John Wick franchise was released, marking the latest chapter in the ongoing series starring Keanu Reeves.

John Wick Timeline ( Fictional )

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c. 200X

John Wick Meets Helen

John Wick meets his future wife, Helen, an event that brings happiness and a sense of purpose to his life.

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c. 200X

John Wick Marries Helen

John Wick and Helen get married, marking a significant milestone in his personal life and his struggle for a normal life.

career
c. 2010

John Wick Retires from Assassin Life

After years as a feared hitman, John Wick retires from the assassin underworld to live a peaceful life with Helen.

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c. 2013

Helen Passes Away

Helen, John Wick's beloved wife, dies from an illness, leaving John devastated and alone.

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c. 2013

John Wick Receives a Puppy from Helen

Before her death, Helen arranges for John to receive a puppy to help him cope with his grief.

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c. 2014

The Puppy is Killed by Iosef Tarasov

Iosef Tarasov, son of a crime lord, kills John's puppy, sparking John's return to the assassin world.

action
c. 2014

John Wick Kills Iosef Tarasov

John avenges the death of his dog by killing Iosef Tarasov, escalating conflict with the Tarasov crime family.

career
c. 2014

John Wick Returns to the Underworld

Forced by grief and rage, John Wick re-enters the world of assassins and criminal organizations he left behind.

action
c. 2014

Death of Viggo Tarasov

Viggo Tarasov, leader of the Tarasov crime syndicate, is killed by John Wick during their conflict.

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c. 2017

John Wick is Excommunicado

Following events in New York, John Wick is declared 'excommunicado', losing his access to the assassin network's resources.

action
c. 2017

John Wick Kills Santino D'Antonio

John Wick assassinates Santino D'Antonio on Continental Hotel grounds, breaking the sacred rules and incurring penalties.

action
c. 2017

John Wick Survives the Continental's Assault

The High Table punishes John Wick for breaking rules by sanctioning a global contract on his life; John fights back.

career
c. 2019

Winston Declares John Wick the New Manager of the Continental

To protect John Wick, Winston declares him the manager of the New York Continental, giving John power and obligations.

action
c. 2019

John Wick Confronts the High Table

John challenges the High Table leadership to lift the bounty and reclaim control over his fate and freedom.