‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Gets An Official CinemaScore Grade

John Wick: Chapter 4 continues getting franchise-best ratings!

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The long-awaited fourth installment of the John Wick franchise has already received a seal of approval from CinemaScore. John Wick: Chapter 4, which stars Keanu Reeves as the titular character, has earned an A grade from moviegoers on the opening night, marking it as a film that audiences are highly satisfied with.

CinemaScore is a market research firm that specializes in polling moviegoers on the opening night of a film’s release. Their polls are conducted outside theaters across North America, and their results are considered one of the most reliable indicators of a film’s audience appeal. The scale ranges from A+ to F, with A+ being the highest grade a film can receive.

John Wick is a highly-successful action franchise that has captured the attention and admiration of audiences worldwide. The movies revolve around the character of John Wick, a retired hitman who is forced to return to his old life when he is targeted by a group of ruthless assassins. They are known for their intense action sequences, stunning cinematography and a powerful performance from Keanu Reeves.

Chapter 4 is the first film in the Lionsgate franchise not to be penned by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad, with Shay Hatten and Michael Finch taking over writing duties for the project. Production on the film began back in June 2021, with principal photography wrapping in October of that year. Filming took place in Europe, Japan and New York.

The future of the John Wick franchise

Keanu Reeves and other John Wick cast members recently joined the cast of the spin-off movie Ballerina. The project is being directed by Underworld and Live Free or Die Hard helmer Len Wiseman, with Ana de Armas playing its lead character.

Keanu Reeves and Ian McShane lead the Chapter 4 cast, which also includes Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, Laurence Fishburne, Lance Reddick, Clancy Brown, Marko Zaror, Scott Adkins, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson and Rina Sawayama.

In addition to Ballerina, Lionsgate is also working on The Continental, a spin-off series that explores the origins of Ian McShane’s Winston Scott. Colin Woodell is playing Winston, with a supporting cast that includes Ayomide Adegun, Peter Greene, Mel Gibson, Ben Robson, Hubert Point-Du Jour, Jessica Allain, Mishel Prada and Nhung Kate. The series is set to premiere on Peacock in 2023.

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Michael Bezanidis

Michael Bezanidis

Michael is the Managing Editor of Heroic Hollywood. When he's not playing video games, he's usually writing about film and television.