Keanu Reeves opens up in the powerful new documentary Wick Is Pain, a behind-the-scenes look at the action franchise that changed Hollywood.
🎬 Wick Is Pain: Release Details
- Premiere Date: May 8 at Beyond Fest (American Cinematheque)
- Digital Release: Available to buy May 9 on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, YouTube & more
- Pre-Orders Begin: May 1
🔥 What’s The Hype About?
- Title: Wick Is Pain
- Genre: Documentary
- Cast & Crew: Keanu Reeves, Chad Stahelski, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, David Leitch
- Director: Jeffrey Doe
- Why It’s a Must-Watch: It’s the untold story of how John Wick went from indie gamble to a game-changing global franchise — and the pain it took to get there.
🎥 Behind The Stunts, Scars, & Success
Keanu Reeves has embodied John Wick for over a decade — dodging bullets, fighting armies of assassins, and redefining what an action hero looks like.
But now, in Wick Is Pain, the action legend is peeling back the curtain to show us just how deep the rabbit hole goes.
This powerful documentary goes beyond the choreography and chaos to reveal the grueling, soul-crushing work that went into building the John Wick universe.
From the gritty beginnings of the 2014 original to the billion-dollar franchise it sparked, Wick Is Pain gives fans an unfiltered look at the blood, sweat, and sacrifices behind every headshot and high-speed chase.
“I’m excited to share and be a part of taking fans behind the curtain on the extraordinary journey of making the John Wick films,” said Keanu Reeves.
Director Chad Stahelski, who co-created the franchise alongside Reeves, shared that the original movie was meant to be a small indie project.
“Looking back now, more than ten years later, it’s hard to believe what that idea became,” he said. “It’s the fans that embraced the movie that made it all possible — and made all the pain a pleasure.”
🗣️ Raw Truth From The Team That Built An Empire
Filmmaker Jeffrey Doe was given one directive from Stahelski while making the doc: “Keep it honest.”
And honest he did. The result? A “raw, unflinching” film that shows just how intense — and intense ly personal — the Wick journey has been for everyone involved.
Producer Basil Iwanyk said, “We have never worked harder on any movie than we have on the John Wick series… because we survived, that’s what made the movies so gratifying.”
David Leitch, who helped produce the original, credits John Wick with launching his Hollywood career. “It’s safe to say that John Wick changed our lives,” he said. “Thank you, Mr. Wick.”
📲 Where To Watch Wick Is Pain
You can catch Wick Is Pain first at Beyond Fest on May 8, and then grab your digital copy starting May 9 on:
- Amazon Prime Video
- Apple TV
- YouTube
- Fandango at Home
- Microsoft Movies & TV
- Comcast Xfinity
Pre-orders kick off May 1, so don’t sleep on this one.
Wick Is Pain isn’t just a behind-the-scenes look — it’s a full-on tribute to the passion, punishment, and perseverance it took to build one of the most influential action franchises in film history.
If you’ve ever cheered for Baba Yaga, this doc is your chance to truly understand the price of that bullet-riddled legacy.
Ready to experience the pain behind the legend? Will you be watching Wick Is Pain?
