This article does not contain spoilers for John Wick: Chapter 4, just non-spoiler reactions from fans online, read below to see all the first reactions and thoughts from audiences of all over.
Keanu Reeves stars as the unstoppable assassin known as John Wick once again in John Wick: Chapter 4, which is now playing in theatres as of today March 24, 2023.
In this new instalment of the John Wick franchise, Reeves’ John Wick sets his sights on a new main target, the global High Table, in order to save himself from the high bounty priced on his head that puts his life at risk 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
The anticipation for this new chapter of Mr Wick’s action-filled and chaotic life is officially over, with fans of the movie series putting out their first reactions on the internet.
‘John Wick 4’s first fan reactions are overall positive, with critics bringing the official Rotten Tomatoes score to 95% (173 reviews) with an audience score of 96% (500+ reviews).
See below for some of the first reactions from audience members.
‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Audience Reactions
Greg Alba from the Reel Rejects YouTube channel says that John Wick: Chapter 4 is the best sequel in the franchise so far, with the first John Wick still being the best structured:
“The first John Wick (…) is the best structured (…) out of the sequels (…) it [JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4] is my favourite one out of them all”
Greg Alba via Reel Rejects’ YouTube Channel
Tyrone Magnus, who is well-known for his reactions to films & tv shows, had plenty to say about the new John Wick chapter, giving props to the action and incredible work ethic:
“THIS MOVIE [JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4] IS WAS RIDICULOUS! RIDICULOUS!! (…) Holy sh*t the work ethic put into this movie is incredible. Make sure you all go see it, it has Tyrone Magnus’ stamp of approval!”
Tyrone Magnus via YouTube
John Campea says that the fourth John Wick instalment is the best one out of the franchise so far, giving praise to the bar being raised throughout the movie:
“’John Wick: Chapter 4′ is a perfect John Wick movie. It is the best of the franchise, so far (…) it never takes its foot off the gas (…) they kept raising it as you went along.”
John Campea via YouTube
Twitter user @Matthew85855793 ranked John Wick: Chapter 4 10/10:
“John Wick: chapter 4 is 10/10. True cinema.”
Matthew R via Twitter
Twitter user @RAULROQ82154666 states that the action is unparalleled with high hopes that there will be a John Wick: Chapter 5:
“Saw it yesterday on its 2nd day of screening here in the Philippines, and was blown away by the spectacle of Baba Yaga in the truly unparalleled action of Chapter 4. It outdid the first 3 chapters. Will there be a JohnWick 5? Looking toward also for the spinoffs.”
RAUL ROQUE via Twitter
ElleRetro on Twitter gives John Wick: Chapter 4 a rating of 5 out of 5 stars:
“John Wick Chapter 4 (2023): 5 stars. I friggin cried. Since the first one. This movie always made me cry.”
@ElChantedWoods (Twitter)
Dustin Esposito on Twitter shared that John Wick: Chapter 4 is the best in the series so far, with awesome action throughout the whole movie:
John Wick 4 is absolutely [100 EMOTICON] awesome!! Action from start to finish. The best in the series by far.
@4nt_h1ll_3sp0 via Twitter
It’s safe to say that Chad Stahelski, director of all four John Wick movies, has created yet another captivating and action-packed sequel to the original John Wick movie… yeaaaah.
John Wick: Chapter 4 is now playing in theatres as of March 24, 2023.