John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

I really could not have been any more in with John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (which was released in May 2019). If you like Taken you will like John Wick was what a friend of mine said back when the first movie was released. I do think that is a fair comparison, but let me tell you I would mess with Bryan Mills way before I messed with John Wick!

How to Stream or Download John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum

Once it becomes available you can pre-order and then download the movie from iTunes. To start, click on the button below the review, Before watching the movie you should definitely have a look at John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023),  John Wick (2014), and John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017).

The Movie Review

Excommunicado With Every Assassin on His Trail

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum ups the ante in pretty much every way you could imagine. The first movie was great, John Wick was a total badass and the action was truly immense. I felt like they were going for that perfect blend of action that makes you say wow, but at the same time being a bit more on the realistic side.

This movie throws that out of the window and it is one of the most over-the-top and fun action movies I have seen in quite some time. Everyone is pretty much after John Wick this time around… I am not going to spoil it, but in the lore of the movie John Wick has done something that is frowned upon, and now everyone is after him.

Seeing John Wick fight for his life is truly a sight to behold. One of the things that I really like about this movie is the way it shows what a tough guy, John Wick really is. After the last two movies, we already know that John Wick can kick some serious ass. This time we see him get beaten up pretty badly, but he never stays down.

The Continental Lore and Halle Berry's Sofia

The lore of the universe of John Wick was something I found intriguing as soon as we saw the hotel and the way he used those old-timey coins to pay for stuff. John Wick 3 dives deeper into the lore as well showing some of his backstory which I thought was not only well done. It also fleshed out John Wick as a character much more.

Speaking of characters, the movie brings back some of the cooler ones from the past movies. The clerk from the hotel (Charon) in particular is a real favorite of mine. What is really well done though is the way that the movie introduces new characters. Characters who you do actually think are cool and want to see more of.

Halle Berry’s Sofia is tremendous and I actually found myself wishing she was in the movie as she played such a great part. I would probably go as far as to say that this is my favorite role of hers. Zero who is played by Marc Dacascos is the big bad assassin of the movie and I loved it whenever he had a moment on screen.

Pure Stunt Choreography at Breakneck Speed

John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is more over the top and crazy than the last two movies put together. It is a wild ride and one that is a true joy to be part of. I love how they expanded the lore of this world and the new characters they introduce, I really hope to see a lot more from in the next movie.


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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can you watch John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum in November 2026?

As of November 2026, Chad Stahelski’s John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum (2019) starring Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry is available to rent or buy in 4K UHD with Dolby Atmos on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV via the Where to Watch button below.

Does Parabellum pick up immediately after John Wick: Chapter 2?

Yes, Chapter 3 begins less than an hour after John Wick is declared excommunicado with a 14-million-dollar bounty in Manhattan, leading directly into Chapter 4. For more relentless action thrillers, read our reviews of Wrath of Man (2021) and Taken.

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9 Total Score
Review Summary

Story
8.0
Characters
8.5
Visuals
9.5
Sound & Music
9.0
PROS
  • Relentless, bone-crunching martial arts, knife fights, and horseback stunts
  • Expands the High Table underworld lore across New York and Casablanca
  • Halle Berry and Mark Dacascos bring standout physical presence to the cast
  • Neon-drenched noir cinematography in the rain-soaked Continental climax
CONS
  • Narrative momentum stalls slightly during the desert Elder detour
  • Over-the-top armored henchmen stretch gunfight pacing near the end
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Movie Details
Director
Chad Stahelski
Release Year
2019
Distributor
Lionsgate
Distributor Website
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