There’s no denying the massive influence John Wick has had on modern action cinema. Since Keanu Reeves claimed he's back in action to avenge the death of his dog, filmmakers across the globe have been inspired by its blend of violent, gritty action choreography and sleek world-building. But what’s most exciting is how that blueprint has sparked a wave of action movies that borrow Wick’s DNA but twist it into something new. Some lean hard into vengeance, others into emotional stakes or just simply absurdity, but they all share a similar pulse-pounding energy that fans have come to love.