The John Wick saga began with the death of the title character’s wife. Followed by the death of his dog, a cold-blooded kill that sends John on a murderous rampage that has now played out over four films and counting.
Knowledge of that doggy death put some canine-lovers off watching the original movie. And with a new ‘best friend’ joining the John Wick ensemble, we’re going to help those who feel the same way make an informed decision on watching this sequel.
Below we’ll therefore be detailing if the dog dies in John Wick: Chapter 4. So BEWARE OF CANINE SPOILERS AHEAD…
Who is the dog in John Wick: Chapter 4?
The new dog in John Wick: Chapter 4 is a Belgian Malinois. The animal doesn’t have a name, with production notes simply calling the canine “faithful accomplice.”
The dog is accomplice to a character called ‘The Tracker,’ who is also known as Mr. Nobody, and played by Canadian actor Shamier Anderson.
Five dogs played the role at different points in the movie, with Anderson explaining: “I had to be with the dogs every day. Each one had a different personality, energy, and skill set. One dog did the tugging, another fetched. Not only did I get acquainted with them, I worked to understand their energy and build a believable relationship.”