Who is John Wick, and what is his story?

John Wick is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the action thriller film series of the same name. He is portrayed by actor Keanu Reeves.

The first film, released in 2014, introduces John Wick as a former hitman who retired after falling in love and getting married. After his wife dies from an illness, John receives a posthumous gift from her, a puppy named Daisy, to help him cope with his grief.

However, his peace is short-lived when a group of thugs break into his home, beat him up, and steal his car, along with the puppy. It is revealed that the thugs are connected to a powerful criminal organization that John used to work for.

John goes on a killing spree to avenge the death of his beloved dog and take down the criminal organization that wronged him. The subsequent films in the series, released in 2017 and 2019, continue John's story as he faces new enemies and navigates the dangerous world of assassins and criminals.

Overall, John Wick is known for his skills in combat and his determination to seek revenge for the injustices he has suffered.