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Director Oliver Stone criticized John Wick 4, The Fast and the Furious franchise, and Marvel movies for their lack of realism in violence, calling John Wick 4 "disgusting beyond belief." Stone, a combat veteran, found the film's portrayal of violence not believable, likening it to a video game. He also questioned the repetitive nature of action films and their lack of originality.
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" opened with $33 million from 60 markets, with a North American opening of $38.5 million, bringing its global tally to $71 million. The film needs to perform well overseas to justify its $150 million price tag. Meanwhile, "John Wick: Chapter 4" narrowly stayed on top of international box office charts with $35 million from 75 territories, bringing its worldwide tally to $245 million.
Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves made $5.6M in previews, including advance Amazon sneaks, ahead of its projected $30M-$40M domestic opening. The film is the only live-action fanboy choice heading into the Easter frame next weekend and is hoping for a strong opening. However, it faces competition from Lionsgate's John Wick: Chapter 4, which is expected to open with at least $30M even if it tumbles 60%. D&D is also hitting 58 offshore territories with an outlook of $25M+ and a hopeful $65M global start.
Keanu Reeves gifted the stunt crew of John Wick: Chapter 4 T-shirts with the number of times they were "killed" during the movie, with some being slain more than 20 times. The New York Times documented the film's lengthy action sequence on the 222 steps leading up to Paris' Sacré-Coeur Basilica, which used 35 stunt workers repeatedly. Reeves has also confirmed his return as John Wick in the forthcoming spin-off movie Ballerina, which takes place between Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the John Wick stories.
Keanu Reeves gifted the John Wick 4 stunt actors customized t-shirts bearing the number of times they died in the movie. The John Wick franchise has never played it safe when it comes to its jaw-dropping action set-pieces, and John Wick 4 had the most action of the series "by a good margin." One particularly notable scene took place on the 222 steps leading up to the Sacré-Cœur Basilica in Paris.
Keanu Reeves gifted the stunt crew of "John Wick: Chapter 4" with t-shirts that had the number of deaths each stunt person faced in the movie, with some having over 20 deaths due to the reuse of stunt workers in multiple scenes. Reeves also gifted his four-man stunt team personalized Rolex Submariner watches as a thank you for their hard work on the upcoming action tentpole. "John Wick: Chapter 4" is now playing in theaters nationwide.
Keanu Reeves gave custom t-shirts to the stunt performers of "John Wick: Chapter 4" that bore the number of times each performer had died during the film, with some having a count of over 20. The franchise's stunts are notoriously demanding, and the latest installment was no exception. Reeves is known for being generous with his stunt teams, having previously gifted them with Rolex watches. His co-star Rina Sawayama also praised him for looking after her on set.
John Wick: Chapter 4 debuted at No. 1 at the box office with a franchise-best $73.5 million domestically and $64 million internationally, for a worldwide gross of $137.5 million. The film sees Keanu Reeves' John Wick facing off against a new enemy with powerful alliances across the globe. The movie is dedicated to the late Lance Reddick, who starred in the previous films. Meanwhile, Shazam! Fury of the Gods struggles to find a wider audience, bringing in just $9.7 million in its second week of release.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" has set a new opening weekend record for the franchise, earning $73.5 million domestically and $64 million internationally. The film has received positive reviews and an "A" CinemaScore, with audiences showing enthusiasm for the R-rated action flick. The previous record holder for the franchise was "John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum," which earned $56.8 million in its opening weekend. The success of "John Wick 4" marks a rare achievement for a movie franchise, with each installment improving upon its predecessor at the box office.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" has achieved a franchise-best opening weekend at the domestic box office, with a $29.4 million opening day from 3,855 locations, eyeing a finish that could stretch north of $70 million. The film has earned glowing praise from critics, notching a series-high 92% approval rating from top critics on review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes. The movie sees Keanu Reeves return as the notorious assassin, hellbent on freeing himself from the jurisdiction of the quasi-religious, all-powerful High Table.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" is set to have a franchise-best opening weekend of $70 million-plus from 3,895 theaters, with nearly $30 million earned on Friday alone. The film stars Keanu Reeves as the expert assassin and has received critical acclaim with a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite its nearly three-hour runtime, audiences have given the film an A CinemaScore. The franchise has grossed nearly $590 million worldwide, and "John Wick 4" is expected to add significantly to that total.
"John Wick: Chapter 4" has set a franchise record with $8.9 million in previews at the domestic box office and is expected to surpass the third movie's record-setting opening weekend with an expected bow between $65 million and $70 million. The fourth installment boasts the largest price tag, costing more than $100 million to produce, but it should finish with the highest total of the series. The movie features Keanu Reeves' master assassin taking down the evil High Table crime syndicate for good, and he must face the Marquis Vincent de Gramont, played by Bill Skarsgard, to win his freedom.
The cast and crew of John Wick 4 are mourning the loss of their co-star Lance Reddick, who passed away unexpectedly on March 17. Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne shared their deep affection for Reddick, describing him as a "beautiful person" and a "special artist." Director Chad Stahelski called Reddick a "great man, a great artist, a great human, a dear friend." John Wick 4 will be Reddick's last appearance in the franchise that he helped define.
Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski dedicate the upcoming film John Wick 4 to their co-star Lance Reddick, who passed away at the age of 60. Reddick was known for his roles in John Wick, Fringe, The Wire, and video games like Destiny 2. Lionsgate also issued a statement honoring Reddick's legacy and his contribution to the John Wick universe. Reddick's passing has left a gaping hole in the entertainment industry, and his talent and charm will be deeply missed.