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John Wickhas largely dominated the world of action movies in recent times. The franchise created by Derek Kolstad has amassed a large number of fans worldwide. It boasts some of the most brutal and iconic action set pieces. According to trusted reports, the assassin played by Keanu Reeves has a decorated kill count of 439 throughout four installments. While it may sound impressive, there’s another Hollywood action icon who overshadows the assassin with ease- John J. Rambo.
Sylvester Stallone’sRambois considered one of the most renowned action franchises and played a crucial role in the career of theRockyfame actor. The franchise centering on the merciless war veteran also has a huge number of fans who love John Rambo. But the appreciation only increases when we realize that Stallone’s character has an even more remarkable kill count than our John Wick.
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John Wick is nothing compared to John Rambo
The neon gritty and violent world of theJohn Wickfranchise is what makes it praiseworthy. The action sequences are extremely well choreographed and the movie boasts some of the most impressive depictions of brutality. This has led the movie to depict frequent combat scenes and merciless killings.
After the movies were carefully analyzed, it was realized that the first installment had a total of 77 kills whereasChapter 2took the mark higher up to 128. The killing spree took a short break when it showed 94 inChapter 3: Parabellum.Despite not being poor, the figure is not as impressive asChapters 2or4. The recently releasedJohn Wick: Chapter 4led theKeanu Reevescharacter to kill around 140 people in the movie thereby taking the franchise total to 439.
But astonishingly, it is nothing compared to John Rambo from theSylvester Stallonefranchise who has a total of around 552 kills given the fact that the first movie only has one on-screen death.
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It is impressive howFirst Bloodstarted it slow in 1982 but it only elevated over the years and the merciless war veteran took as many as over 500 lives through five films in the franchise. From only one accidental kill in the first movie, Sylvester Stallone’s character drove the graph high by taking the number to 75 in the sequel.
Even though the numbers speak in favor of John Rambo, it is to be noted that John Wick’s count might rise more in the future after the makers have repeatedly assured a fifth installment. On top of it, the Keanu Reeves character’s appearance in the spin-off can be a nice icing on the cake.
John Wick is yet to stop so soon
Although the ending of the latest movie in the franchise suggested that the assassin might have been dead in the franchise, the producers were keen enough to ensure another addition. Soon afterJohn Wick: Chapter 4turned out to be a smashing hit, the makers announced that they were not yet done with the franchise. It would happen as soon as Chad Stahelski and Keanu Reeves come together with a proper plan.
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As per producer Basil Iwanyk’s statement toDeadline, the director and the actor would go on a trip to Japan this month to discuss the upcomingJohn Wickproject over whiskey.
“Once they get through their hangovers, if Keanu and Chad have figured out something cool, if they’ve an organic way back in that doesn’t feel like bulls–t, then there will be a ‘John Wick 5’.That trip to Japan, it’s like waiting for a boat to emerge out of the smoke, but that’s the impetus.”
Despite the expectations being high for an upcoming Keanu Reeves project, it is also to be remembered that it will take time to release. In the meantime, we can hope John Wick raises his kill count with his special appearance in the upcomingBallerinastarring Ana de Armas. The movie is set to be set between the events of Chapters 3 and 4 and is scheduled to be released on August 12, 2025.
TheJohn Wickmovies can be streamed on Peacock while theRambomovies can be rented on Apple TV+.
Source:Screen Rant/Deadline
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
