The John Wick franchise is one of the most well-regarded of the 21st century. It is a rare action series that is well-regarded among casual fans while also generating incredibly strong reviews from critics. The films repeatedly got better reviews and increased box office revenue while other franchises began to see diminishing returns. A good deal of that comes from star Keanu Reeves, but was also due to the creative visionary of director Chad Stahelski. While David Leitch co-directed the first film, every subsequent film was from Stahelski, who had a unique vision for the series.