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John Wick: Chapter 2

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John Wick: Chapter 2

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Released Feb 10, 2017

2h 2m

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Mystery & Thriller

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Retired super-assassin John Wick's plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D'Antonio shows up on his doorstep with a gold marker, compelling him to repay past favors. Ordered by Winston, kingpin of secret assassin society The Continental, to respect the organization's ancient code, Wick reluctantly accepts the assignment to travel to Rome to take out D'Antonio's sister, the ruthless capo atop the Italian Camorra crime syndicate.

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Critics Consensus

John Wick: Chapter 2 does what a sequel should -- which in this case means doubling down on the non-stop, thrillingly choreographed action that made its predecessor so much fun.

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Kambole Campbell

One Room With A View

An antidote to overly elaborate action films, John Wick: Chapter 2 doubles down on both the mythology and the violence of the first film, delivering a great followup that doesn't lose sight of what makes it so damn entertaining.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 25, 2018

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Alexandra Heller-Nicholas

The Blue Lenses

John Wick: Chapter 2 doesn't radically subvert the genre, but it doesn't intend to. What it does is something so much better: it loves it and celebrates it with charm, skill and devotion.

Aug 25, 2018

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K. Austin Collins

The Ringer

John Wick: Chapter 2 delivers another full-throttle round of brutal, beautiful violence.

Aug 10, 2017

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Ross McIndoe

The Skinny

But the qualities that made the first film a hit – neo-noir style, viscerally balletic action and Ian McShane at his most menacingly debonair – are still more than enough to see Chapter 2 through to the close and make a third entry an enticing prospect.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Despite offering wonderfully staged action that takes stunts to a new level, it lacks the emotional heart of the debut film.

Rated: 4/5

May 12, 2023

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Jana Monji

Age of the Geek

This sequel builds the world of the highly organized and codified High Table that John Wick had left, but now is forced to re-enter. The film answers the question: Is there honor among thieves? It's bloody, but no dog dies.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 2, 2023

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Dare I say better than the first? Yes, I do!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/21

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Audience Member

Better then one yes! Great Action it feels like Hitman and Assassins creed Fusion.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Faiz D

An excellent sequel. The world building is incredible in this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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Kobi A

A significant improvement from the first, the action is more enticing and the story is more engaging. The two halves of this movie are kinda two different movies, and while the first half is solid enough, the second half is exhilarating and satisfying. I love how well set up the rules of this universe are, to the point where I actually said "Oh no" out loud during a certain scene. You know the one.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/07/25

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tim s

While the first John Wick was a taut neo-noir thriller, Chapter 2 unleashes a no-holds-barred action extravaganza. The choreography is more intricate, the gunfights are scaled up, and Mr. Wick's talent for dispensing death is heightened. This sequel masterfully expands upon the previously established lore, not only meeting but surpassing the original in terms of intensity and spectacle, setting a new standard for action films.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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Rami A

It's not as good as the first, but it still shines as the first.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Museum Fight

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Hall of Mirrors

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - John vs. Cassian

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - With a Pencil

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Pencil Kill

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Rule Breaker

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Catacombs Shootout

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John Wick: Chapter 2: Official Clip - Subway Fight

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Synopsis

Retired super-assassin John Wick's plans to resume a quiet civilian life are cut short when Italian gangster Santino D'Antonio shows up on his doorstep with a gold marker, compelling him to repay past favors. Ordered by Winston, kingpin of secret assassin society The Continental, to respect the organization's ancient code, Wick reluctantly accepts the assignment to travel to Rome to take out D'Antonio's sister, the ruthless capo atop the Italian Camorra crime syndicate.

Director: Chad Stahelski
Producer: Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee
Screenwriter: Derek Kolstad
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: 87eleven, Thunder Road Pictures
Rating: R (Some Language|Brief Nudity|Strong Violence Throughout)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Feb 10, 2017, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 22, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $92.0M
Runtime: 2h 2m
Aspect Ratio: Digital 2.39:1

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