‘John Wick’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit Against Lionsgate

John Wick creators hit with huge copyright lawsuit

The creators of John Wick have been hit with a huge copyright lawsuit as a screenwriter has claimed that his own script bears "strikingly similar" elements to that the Hollywood films

‘John Wick’ franchise suffers major legal blow

A screenwriter has sued the production company and writer behind the John Wick film franchise for copyright infringement As per the lawsuit obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, which was filed in...

‘John Wick’ Sparks Idea Theft Lawsuit Against Lionsgate

JR Wicker accuses the team behind the revenge thriller of copyright infringement for lifting ideas from his screenplay.

A Guy Claims "John Wick" Was Stolen from Him - Hits 96

Keanu Reeves attends the “From the World of John Wick: Ballerina” global premiere in London, Britain, May 22, 2025. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe The Frivolous Files… It’s been 12 years since the first “John Wick” came out, and some guy who claims it was stolen from him has FINALLY gotten around to doing something about it. A writer named J.R. Wicker is suing for at least $10 million, saying “John Wick” is, quote, “strikingly and substantially simi…

Lionsgate Sued Over Alleged Theft of John Wick Story Idea

Photo Credit: Lionsgate A shocking new lawsuit has been filed against Lionsgate and several parties associated with the John Wick franchise. According to a new report, screenwriter J.R. Wicker alleges that the blockbuster action film incorporated material from a screenplay he wrote prior to the release of the movie. The complaint seeks at least $10 million in profits and claims that multiple story elements from his script were used without autho…