How Much Did Keanu Reeves Earn For Every ‘John Wick’ Movie 

Keanu Reeves, our action hero in the 'John Wick' series, scored big with an eight-figure salary for his role as the Baba Yaga. The latest installment, ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’, wrapped up the assassin's tale in style, boasting a whopping $100 million budget and a nearly three-hour runtime across five countries. Quite the jump from the series' modest $20 million and under two-hour start in 2014.

Reeves is the engine driving the franchise, and his commitment shines through, doing his own stunts and mastering various martial arts for John Wick's unique gun-fu style. Despite being a star, Reeves' paychecks for the initial 'John Wick' movies were surprisingly on the lower side. Let's uncover the money behind the action!

Keanu Reeves raked in around $22 million for being John Wick and the lion's share came from his hefty $15 million payday for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’. It's mind-blowing how the John Wick franchise's success is reflected in Reeves' paycheck – almost matching the entire budget of the first movie, which was $20 million. Let's break down his earnings for each flick:

• $1-2 million for 'John Wick'
• $2-2.5 million for 'John Wick: Chapter 2'
• $2-2.5 million for 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum'
• $15 million for 'John Wick: Chapter 4'

But wait, there's more! Reeves might have also scored a slice of the backend points, a share in the movie's profits. Knowing Reeves' knack for smart deals, this could mean his total earnings go way beyond $22 million. Especially since he didn't get a raise for ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’, despite the epic success of Chapter 2.

Reeves is set to cash in again in 2024 with Ballerina, a spinoff where he reprises his role. While we don't know the size of his role or his paycheck, you can bet it's comfortably in the seven-figure ballpark once more.

Keanu Reeves is sitting on a cool $386 million, and it's not just from his acting gigs – it's from some serious paycheck negotiations. Remember those Matrix sequels? Reeves pocketed a whopping $200 million, thanks to snagging a chunk of the movie's profits.

But hold on his net worth could've been even higher if not for his generous heart. Reports say Reeves donated a big chunk of his Matrix sequel earnings to charity. Not stopping there, he dipped into his pocket to splurge on Rolexes for the hardworking 'John Wick' stunt crew. Reeves isn't just a blockbuster star; he's a big-hearted one too!

– Farheen Ali