Death is part of the way of life for the hitmen and assassins in the John Wick franchise. The violence and choreographed mayhem of John Wick knows no bounds, and John Wick 4 certainly boasts of raised stakes and elevated action, a movie in which some survive and some do not. The latest fight to the underworld sees John Wick meeting new allies and facing old ones. The dangers of death lurk at every turn, and people might ask if John Wick dies in John Wick 4, yet that can only be answered by those that have seen the triumphant movie. Spoilers Ahead for John Wick Chapter 4
7 The Elder
The first character to meet his end is The Elder, a character that was introduced as an overarching antagonist in John Wick Chapter 3. The Elder is a mysterious character and the head of the High Table, proving all his importance. The Elder resides in the deserts of Morocco and can only be found when he wants to be.Despite the mystery and importance around The Elder, he has been replaced by a new Elder, yet nothing stops John Wick’s vengeance, and The Elder is the first on his list in the dismantling of the High Table. John Wick shoots him in the head.
6 Charon
The murder of the Elder does not go unpunished, and sadly, it is Charon that has to pay the price for John Wick’s actions. The Marquis de Gramont punishes Winston by destroying the New York Continental and shooting Charon, his concierge, in the heart. Charon was a beloved character in the John Wick movies and a loyal friend to both Winston and John. Watching Charon die is an emotional scene, considering this character’s popularity within the John Wick franchise. Charon’s death is also heightened by the real-life tragic loss of Lance Reddick, the acclaimed actor of Charon.
5 Koji Shimazu
Shimazu is the manager of the Continental Hotel in Osaka, Japan, and proves himself as a dear friend of John Wick. Shimazu’s philosophy on friendship runs deep, and he would do anything for John Wick, even if that means the cost of his hotel and his life.Despite defeating many of the loyal men of the High Table, Shimazu was injured during his battles, and only when he faced Caine with a clash of blades, was he killed. Shimazu sacrificed himself in a fight with Caine so that his daughter Akira and John Wick could escape to safety.
4 Marquis De Gramont
John Wick certainly has many enemies, and with every new movie, they grow far eviler than the last. Marquis de Gramont was a crime boss, a strong authoritative figure who put his ego above everything, even before the High Table. This character shows his power through wealth and the firepower of other men.Yet, it was Marquis de Gramont’s arrogance that got him killed. After believing John Wick had lost his duel against Caine, Gramont stepped in to deliver the kill shot. However, Gramont was too arrogant to realize John Wick had not fired his shot, thus he was killed, making both John and Winston free men.
3 Killa Harkan
Killa was the head of the German branch of the High Table and was tasked with killing John Wick’s uncle, Pyotr, who was the head of the Ruska Roma. John Wick is tasked with killing Killa in revenge, and to bring himself back into the Ruska Roma family. Nothing stops John Wick from achieving his task, even if that means fighting a cheating gambler the size of a tank. Killa and John fight, but the former is ultimately killed when John Wick throws him off of a balcony in his nightclub and his neck breaks on impact.
2 Chidi
As the second-in-command of the Marquis de Gramont, Chidi has quite the role to fill. Chidi brings the Marquis’ men on many sieges, whether that’s at the Continental Hotel in Osaka, or the streets of Paris. His mission is simple: kill John Wick, a mission that he fails to accomplish, despite many near-successful attempts.Chidi would have achieved his mission if it were not for The Tracker, a character with no name, but a talent for rifles and a love for his dog. Chidi had his crotch bitten by the dog and was then shot in the head by the Tracker in revenge for attempting to kill his dog, the same dog that urinated on Chidi’s dead body.
1 John Wick
After countless battles, and years on the run against the High Table, John Wick’s constant actions against death catch up to him. The titular character is fatally wounded in his duel with Caine, yet he still gets the last laugh, as he kills Marquis Vincent de Gramont before peacefully succumbing to his injuries, his last thoughts being of his late wife Helen.Although audiences don’t know for sure if John Wick is dead, the underworld and the High Table believe it is so. John Wick is no longer fueled by hate, and was buried next to his wife, with his tombstone reading “Loving Husband”, with only the Bowery King and Winston left to mourn him. That is if John Wick is really dead.John Wick: Chapter 4 premiered in theaters on March 24, 2023.