This iconic action movie series is finally streaming in its entirety for free ‣ Diverse Daily

Action movies have always attracted broad audiences, so it’s no surprise that streaming services keep highlighting the genre by offering several classics. While providers like Netflix and Apple TV let users stream them for a monthly subscription fee, services like Pluto TV keep adding plenty of iconic, must-see films to their digital libraries for free. This September, the platform outdid itself by dropping all four movies in the John Wick franchise for zero charge.

Led by The Matrix star Keanu Reeves, this neo-noir action franchise follows the thrilling, brutal adventures of a legendary hitman trying to survive and take revenge on those who wronged him. Over time, John Wick has grown into one of the most iconic action movie sagas of the 21st century.

Each of the character’ssolo movies was a box-office hit upon release, grossing a total of over $1 billion worldwide, according to The Numbers. All four of these films are also “Certified Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics’ ratings rising with each installment. With a fifth solo movie currently in development, John Wick shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In the meantime, fans should revisit the franchise’s first four movies while they’re free on Pluto TV.

The John Wick movies revolutionized action cinema

John Wick unleashed a new breed of action movies

Kicking off in 2014, the John Wick franchise began with its titular hitman, also known as “The Baba Yaga,” coming out of retirement to seek vengeance for the killing of his pet dog, which his late wife had given him. Though the concept sounds silly on paper, the first John Wick movie ultimately delivered an exciting, emotional, and beautifully filmed blockbuster, with Reeves re-establishing himself as an action movie star.

Since then, the John Wick saga has evolved from a small revenge thriller into a globe-trotting journey with a rich mythology. As he tries to break free from the vast criminal underworld he tried to leave behind, Wick goes on an epic journey about fate, freedom, and redemption, all while trying to survive as nearly everyone sets out to kill him.

Each John Wick film features several thrilling, inventive fight scenes, with the protagonist taking on swarms of assassins with whatever can be used as a weapon. He famously kills a few guys with a pencil, showing that anything can be lethal in Wick’s hands. However, Wick is best known for his style of “gun fu,” mixing firearms with martial arts.

As the franchise grew more successful and popular, these set pieces only got bigger in scale and creativity, with each film paying homage to several action and martial arts movies. While each installment presents a bigger, fresher adventure, the franchise delivers one big love letter to cinema, making it a brilliant gem for diehard film enthusiasts.

Since the franchise’s inception, audiences have seen many action movies replicate John Wick’s story and style, including Nobody, Atomic Blonde, Sisu, and Monkey Man. Though each of these films delivers extreme, well-choreographed fight scenes, the John Wick movies still set a high bar for the action genre.

John Wick fans can stream all the films on Pluto TV

Stream the whole, thrilling saga for free

Keanu Reeves walking with a dog in John Wick Chapter 2

All four movies in the main John Wick saga are now available on Pluto TV. Just to be clear: these movies do not include Ballerina, the most recent John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas. The film adds an exciting side quest to Wick’s story, with the hitman appearing in a smaller, supporting role. However, Ballerina isn’t necessary to watch to understand or enjoy the Baba Yaga’s first four solo films.

While Pluto TV users can binge-watch the entire John Wick quadrilogy for free, they will have to watch them with ad breaks, and the service doesn’t offer any ad-free subscription. You can access Pluto TV in your web browser or the Pluto TV app, which you can use on most smartphones, tablets, streaming devices, or smart TVs. If you’re not a fan of Pluto TV, you can still watch the original film for free on Sling TV.

What else is on Pluto TV?

More action movies are streaming for free

If the John Wick movies leave you aching for more high-octane action films, don’t fret. Pluto TV has got you covered. This streaming service has many similar action-packed titles available for free, including Platoon, Face/Off, Equilibrium, Braveheart, and Escape from New York. Fans can also watch the documentary Wick Is Pain and learn how the John Wick franchise began and became the success it is today.

Pluto TV will also keep rotating its content with new installments every month, ensuring audiences always have something new to watch throughout the year. However, this means that John Wick movies may not be available forever, so fans should stream them on Pluto TV while they can.