The original 2014 film John Wick was such lightning in a bottle that it’s almost shocking to see it as the start of a massive franchise. It’s got nothing on the MCU, but Lionsgate has spun this story of a retired assassin returning to the fold to avenge his puppy has expanded massively. Its humble beginnings stand out as a reminder that original ideas can still become powerful blockbusters. The one thing that John Wick can’t move past is its title character, placing all the proposed spinoffs in danger. That prompts fans to ask what exactly Wick brought to the table and how it could come back.
