Principal photography for John Wick: Chapter 2 started, marking the beginning of production for the sequel to the original John Wick film.
John Wick: Chapter 2 had its world premiere, officially introducing the sequel to audiences and critics.
The film was released widely in theaters across the United States and internationally, making it accessible to the general public.
John Wick is forced to honor a blood oath and return to the violent world of assassins.
John meets with Santino D'Antonio, who reminds him of the blood oath and demands repayment of a debt.
Several assassins attack John Wick at his home, attempting to kill him and prevent him from fulfilling the debt.
John Wick travels to Rome to assassinate Santino D'Antonio's sister, Gianna, to fulfill the blood oath.
John kills Gianna D'Antonio in a prearranged combat, as part of the blood oath fulfillment.
After the mission, Santino places a hit on John Wick to tie up loose ends, betraying him.
John fights off many assassins sent by Santino inside the Continental Hotel, where fighting is forbidden.
John breaks the Continental Hotel rule by killing Santino inside the hotel, marking him as 'excommunicado'.
Winston, the Continental's manager, officially declares John Wick excommunicado and places a contract on his life.
Assassins worldwide begin hunting John Wick following Santino's death and John's excommunication.
