John Wick 4 ending explained, Check the movie end credits here
by A Maria | Updated Mar 24, 2023
John Wick: Chapter 4
John Wick: Chapter 4, or JW4 for short, is an action-packed neo-noir thriller movie directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch. It's the fourth installment in the John Wick film series, following John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum released in 2019. The movie features an impressive ensemble cast, led by Keanu Reeves reprising his role as the titular character. Other notable cast members include Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane. Originally scheduled for release on May 21, 2021, the movie was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After premiering at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on March 6, 2023, the movie was finally released in the United States on March 24, 2023, by Lionsgate.
John Wick 4 ending explained
Despite the High Table's best efforts, John Wick proves to be unstoppable. After killing the Table's Elder in the film's opening scene, John Wick's latest foe, the Marquis de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), punishes Winston for his failure to stop Wick by destroying The Continental and killing faithful concierge Charon (the late, great Lance Riddick). They then enlist the help of a gifted, ambitious tracker named Mr. Nobody (Shamier Anderson) and blackmail John's former friend Caine (Donnie Yen) into joining the chase; if Caine refuses, his daughter will be murdered.
The climax of John Wick: Chapter 4 is set in motion when Winston suggests that John challenge the Marquis to a duel, which the latter must accept according to the High Table's customs. After an adventure in Berlin where John takes down a High Table senior named Killa (played by Scott Adkins) and reconnects with the Ruska Roma, he meets with the Marquis to agree on the duel terms. The duel will be a pistol duel at sunrise at Paris' Sacré-Cœur, but the Marquis appoints Caine to fight in his place. If John wins, he and Winston will be free and the hotel will be rebuilt. If he loses, they will both die.
However, the Marquis has no intention of playing fair, and the film's finale is an action-packed barrage of car chases, gun battles, and fistfights as every assassin in Paris is called upon to collect Wick's $40 million bounty before he can reach the Sacré-Cœur. With some unexpected help from Mr. Nobody and Donnie Yen's Caine, John barely makes it to the church on time. He and Caine duel with single-shot pistols across three rounds and both are severely injured. The Marquis, assuming John's gun is empty, attempts to deliver the final blow, but John reveals that he didn't fire in the previous round and shoots the Marquis dead.
John Wick: Chapter 4 ends with The Harbinger (played by Clancy Brown) declaring John and Caine free. Caine bids John farewell, while the gravely injured Wick asks Winston to take him home. John then sits on the church's steps, thinking of his late wife Helen, and passes away. The final scene shows Winston, John's dog, and Laurence Fishburne's Bowery King at Wick's grave, where he is buried next to Helen. In a post-credits sequence, Caine reunites with his daughter, unaware that Rina Sawayama's Akira is approaching with a knife, seeking revenge for Caine killing her father Koji earlier in the story.
Details on John Wick 4 end credit
John Wick: Chapter 4 has been one of the most highly anticipated action movies of the year. With the previous three films in the franchise being excellent and the trailers promising the most epic and emotional installment yet, fans are eager to see what's in store for the titular assassin, especially with the expanding John Wick universe that includes the spinoff film Ballerina and the prequel television series The Continental. Although none of the previous films had post-credit scenes, the inventive franchise has pulled off another major surprise in Chapter 4. Directed by Chad Stahelski, the film picks up with John Wick (Keanu Reeves) after being excommunicated by the High Table in the previous film. John is determined to restore his place among the assassins, but faces new enemies in his search for redemption, including the German High Table member Marquis Vincent de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård), who has hired the blind assassin Caine (Donnie Yen) and the ruthless tracker Mr. Nobody (Shamier Anderson) to ensure John's demise. The John Wick franchise has been praised for its incredible stunt work, and fans will want to stick around through the credits to show their respect for the talented ensemble of stunt performers and to see if there are any post-credit surprises.
John Wick 4 does john die
In John Wick: Chapter 4, the assassin faces his toughest fight yet, which makes his sudden death in the final moments all the more surprising. Although his gunshot wounds in the duel don't seem fatal, the immense physical toll he endures on his way to the church, such as being hit by multiple cars and falling down numerous steps, makes it less shocking. The movie seems to imply that John Wick: Chapter 5 won't happen, despite its previous announcement. The fourth installment provides a satisfying conclusion to Wick's story and features some of the most impressive action scenes in the franchise. Nevertheless, there's still room for the character's return, as his death is somewhat ambiguous. It's plausible that Wick passed out due to his injuries, pretending to be dead to avoid further attacks from the High Table or other assassins. While the audience can assume that John is truly dead for now, the ambiguity surrounding his fate suggests that a fifth movie is not entirely out of the question.
How chapter 4 sets up chapter 5?
Keanu Reeves will reprise his role as John Wick in the upcoming spinoff film Ballerina, but the central franchise isn't over yet. John Wick: Chapter 4 includes a post-credits scene that hints at what could come next. During the film, Cain kills Shimazu, which angers his daughter Akira. In the post-credits scene, Akira confronts Cain with a knife, but the outcome of their encounter is left unresolved as the screen fades to black. With Akira now seeking revenge just as John did, the focus has shifted to her potential role in the fifth chapter of the series.
John Wick 4 ending explained - FAQs
John Wick: Chapter 4, or JW4 for short, is an action-packed neo-noir thriller movie and the fourth installment in the John Wick film series. It follows the story of the titular character, played by Keanu Reeves, as he faces new enemies and grueling battles in his search for redemption.
The movie was directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch.
The movie features an impressive ensemble cast, led by Keanu Reeves reprising his role as John Wick. Other notable cast members include Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Lance Reddick, Rina Sawayama, Scott Adkins, and Ian McShane.
After being delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, John Wick: Chapter 4 premiered at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on March 6, 2023, and was finally released in the United States on March 24, 2023, by Lionsgate.
While it may enhance your viewing experience, it's not strictly necessary to watch the previous John Wick movies to understand Chapter 4. However, some knowledge of the characters and events from the previous movies may help you appreciate the story and action sequences better.
Yes, there is a post-credits scene in Chapter 4 that potentially sets up the future of the franchise.