‘John Wick: Chapter Two’ Arrives June 13

Sequel to the 2014 surprise hit. Legendary hitman John Wick (Keanu Reeves) is forced back out of retirement by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers. After dispatching the bad guys, he discovers that a large bounty has been put on his life. Vitals: Director: Chad Stahelski. Stars: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Ruby Rose, Common, Laurence Fishburne, John Leguizamo, Claudia Gerini, Lance Reddick, Riccardo Scamarcio, Tobias Segal. 2017, CC, MPAA rating: R, 122 min., Action Thriller, Box office gross: $90.851 million, Lionsgate. Extras: “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” featurette, “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick” featurette, audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski. Blu-ray adds Deleted Scenes, “Training John Wick” featurette, “WICK-vizzed” featurette, “Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership” featurette, “Car Fu Ride-Along” featurette, “Chamber Deck: Evolution of a Fight Scene” featurette, “Wick’s Toolbox” featurette, “Kill Count” featurette, “Dog Wick” short.

Here’s the complete announcement:

Keanu Reeves Returns as the Legendary Assassin in the Action-Packed Thrill Ride

Arriving on Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray^TMCombo Pack, and DVD on June 13 from Lionsgate

 

SANTA MONICA, CA (April 3, 2017) – John Wick: Chapter 2, the highly anticipated, hard-hitting second installment in the thrilling John Wick saga, shoots its way onto Digital HD May 23 and on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray and Digital HD), Blu-ray Combo Pack (plus DVD and Digital HD), DVD, and On Demand June 13 from Summit Entertainment, a Lionsgate company. Keanu Reeves (The Matrix franchise) returns with director Chad Stahelski (John Wick) and writer Derek Kolstad (John Wick) in this globe-trotting, action-packed thriller. Reeves stars alongside an all-star cast including Bridget Moynahan (TV’s “Blue Bloods”), Ian McShane (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), John Leguizamo (American Ultra), Common (Selma), Peter Stormare (TV’s upcoming “American Gods”), and, reuniting with Reeves for the first time since The Matrix films, Laurence Fishburne (TV’s “Hannibal”).

Legendary hit man John Wick is forced out of retirement again by a former associate plotting to seize control of a shadowy international assassins’ guild. Bound by a blood oath to help him, John travels to Rome, where he squares off against some of the world’s deadliest killers.

 The 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and Digital HD releases feature over three hours of extensive bonus material including feature-length audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, three deleted scenes, nine featurettes, the official John Wick “Kill Count” video, and the Dog Wick short. Featurettes include “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick,” featuring the cast discussing the success of the first film; “Training John Wick,” showing Keanu Reeves and Common training with guns, cars, and hand-to-hand combat; “Wick-vizzed,” which looks at the blueprint “pre-viz” of John Wick’s action beats; “As Above, so Below: The Underworld of John Wick,” exploring the assassin’s underworld in the movie; “Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership,” delving into the long-standing relationship between Keanu Reeves and one-time stunt coordinator – and now director – Chad Stahelski; “Car Fu Ride-Along,” where fans can experience a true ride-along with Keanu Reeves and the stunt driver; “Chamber Deck: Evolution of a Fight Scene,” breaking down one of the fight sequences from concept to screen; and “Wick’s Toolbox,” looking into John Wick’s bag of tricks. The 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray versions will also feature Dolby Atmos audio remixed specifically for the home-theater environment, to place and move audio anywhere in the room, including overhead.

The DVD release features audio commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski, and the featurettes “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” and “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick.” John Wick: Chapter 2 will be available on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack, Blu-ray Combo Pack, and DVD for the suggested retail price of $42.99, $39.99, and $29.95, respectively.

4K/BLU-RAY/ DIGITAL HD SPECIAL FEATURES

• Deleted Scenes
• “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” Featurette
• ‘Training John Wick” Featurette
• “WICK-vizzed” Featurette
• “Friends, Confidantes: The Keanu/Chad Partnership” Featurette
• “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick” Featurette
• “Car Fu Ride-Along” Featurette
• “Chamber Deck: Evolution of a Fight Scene” Featurette
• “Wick’s Toolbox” Featurette
• “Kill Count” Featurette
• Dog Wick Short
• Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

• “RetroWick: Exploring the Unexpected Success of John Wick” Featurette
• “As Above, So Below: The Underworld of John Wick” Featurette
• Audio Commentary with Keanu Reeves and director Chad Stahelski

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

Year of Production: 2016

Title Copyright: ^TM & © 2017 Summit Entertainment, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Type: Theatrical Release

Rating: R for strong violence throughout, some language and brief nudity

Genre: Action

Closed-Captioned: N/A

Subtitles: English, Spanish, English SDH

Feature Run Time: 122 minutes

4K UHD Format: 2160p Ultra High Definition 16×9 Widescreen 2.40:1 Presentation

BD Format: 1080p High Definition 16×9 Widescreen 2.40:1 Presentation

DVD Format: 16×9 Widescreen 2.40:1 Presentation

4K UHD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening

BD Audio: English Dolby Atmos, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English 2.0 Dolby Digital Audio Optimized for Late-Night Listening, English Descriptive Audio

DVD Audio: English 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital Audio, English Descriptive Audio