The John Wick franchise (starring Keanu Reeves as the titular unstoppable assassin) is one of the highest-rated action series ever, with consistently strong critical and audience scores. Here’s a breakdown of the main films’ ratings (primarily from Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer for critics and Popcornmeter/audience scores, plus IMDb for reference) as of early 2026:
John Wick Movies Ranked by Rotten Tomatoes Critics Score
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% (critics) / 93% (audience)
IMDb: 7.6/10
Consensus: The epic, balletic action peaks here—longer runtime, but “more of everything” works brilliantly.
John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (critics) / High audience (around 85–89%)
IMDb: 7.4/10
Reloads with over-the-top choreography and world-building.
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% (critics) / High audience
IMDb: 7.4/10
Doubles down on the stylish kills and expands the lore perfectly.
John Wick (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% (critics) / 82% (audience)
IMDb: 7.5/10
The stylish origin story that revived Reeves’ action-hero status.
The franchise averages ~90% on RT across the core films—rare for sequels to stay this strong. (Spinoffs like Ballerina (2025) sit around 75%, and the TV miniseries The Continental around 70–80%.)
Broader Keanu Reeves Movies: Top-Rated Ones
Reeves has a stellar recent streak (many “fresh” films), but his highest-rated overall include non-action gems too. From Rotten Tomatoes rankings of his filmography:
Toy Story 4 (2019, voice role as Duke Caboom) — 96% (his highest-rated film)
Speed (1994) — 95%
John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) — 94%
Parenthood (1989) — Around 92%
Much Ado About Nothing (1993) — 90%+
The John Wick series dominates his modern action legacy and often ranks at the top of his best films lists (frequently #1–3 alongside The Matrix and Speed).
If you’re picking based on pure action thrills and Reeves’ performance, John Wick: Chapter 4 edges out as the critical favorite right now. Which one is your personal top pick, or are you team Matrix over Wick? 🎬