John Wick 4's Ongoing Snub Continues a Puzzling Tradition From the Franchise's Decade-Long Journey

The Unending Saga of John Wick's Awards Journey

John Wick: Chapter 4 recently faced disappointment at the prestigious SAG Awards, adding to the franchise's history of award snubs. Despite its undeniable success over the past decade, the latest installment failed to secure the Best Stunt Ensemble accolade. The Screen Actors Guild Awards, known for recognizing stunt work separately, overlooked John Wick 4's impressive action sequences.

John fights Killa in John Wick: Chapter 4 - John Wick 4

The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG Awards) are presented annually by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) to recognize outstanding performances in film and television. One of the notable categories is the Best Stunt Ensemble award, which honors the stunt performers who work together to create the most outstanding action sequences in a film. Despite the intense and expertly choreographed action sequences in John Wick 4, the film was snubbed for this prestigious honor.

John Wick 4's Miss Highlights a Glaring Pattern

Surprisingly, none of the four John Wick films, led by the iconic Keanu Reeves, have ever clinched the coveted SAG Award for Stunt Ensemble. This omission highlights a glaring pattern in the franchise's awards journey. Despite the franchise's critical acclaim and box office triumphs, this prestigious honor has remained elusive.

The John Wick franchise has consistently received positive reviews for its action sequences, which are considered some of the best in the genre. Chad Stahelski, the franchise's director and stunt coordinator, has been praised for his innovative and realistic approach to stunt work. However, the franchise seems unable to surpass the competition, especially against the likes of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One and Top Gun: Maverick, which are often considered frontrunners for the SAG Award for Best Stunt Ensemble.

The Curious Case of Previous Snubs

The absence of nominations for the first three John Wick movies raises eyebrows. Despite their critical and commercial success, these films were not recognized by the SAG Awards. This curious case of previous snubs adds to the ongoing puzzling tradition in the franchise's journey for awards recognition.

One possible reason for the lack of nominations could be the franchise's focus on Keanu Reeves' performance as the titular character, John Wick. The series is primarily driven by Reeves' intense portrayal of the skilled assassin, with less emphasis on the ensemble cast. This may have led to the films being overlooked in the Best Stunt Ensemble category, which specifically recognizes the collaborative efforts of the entire stunt team.

Even if the John Wick films had been nominated, they would have faced tough competition from other films with more prominent ensemble casts, such as Ford v Ferrari and Avengers: Endgame in recent years. Despite the setbacks, fans of the John Wick franchise remain hopeful that the series will eventually receive the recognition it deserves at the SAG Awards.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick at the end of John Wick Chapter 3 - The Curious Case of Previous Snubs