They Almost Didn't Kill John Wick's Dog (The Ultimate Revenge Team)

The death of John Wick's dog is crucial to the entire plot of the movie. Strange, then, that some people involved in the movie's development fought against it happening.
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Videos:
John Wick (2014)
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John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
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John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)
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Independence Day (1996)
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SmackDown Live (1999 - present)
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The Punisher (2017 - present)
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[@Henry-nk9wx]

Doomguy once went to hell to avenge his rabbit ,he might just get a cameo then

[@MBA2804]

HOW COULD THEY FORGET DOOMGUY FOR THE REVENGERS!!!

[@mrraretwinkie]

Doomguy, and John Wick teaming up? Yes, Please!

[@crayonchomper1180]

And we all know how BRUTAL he can be

[@silenceyoufear7127]

I feel like doomguy is the original revenger

[@oliverdefusco6313]

Doomguy would just slaughter the shit out of anything in his way he is THE revenger

[@GoddoDoggo]

Rosa from Brooklyn Nine Nine sums this trend up perfectly: "I've only had this dog for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him I would kill everyone in this room and then myself."

[@eak125]

Everyone has to admit that once that dog died, you were so emotionally invested in John Wick's cause that every single death was cathartic. The bloodlust was real.

[@TheSmegead]

It's just a fucking BANG! I think everyone cheered at that point

[@FryingPan76]

Rumor has it, that John Wick 3 and Avengers Endgame is the same movie. The remaining Avengers trick Thanos into killing John Wicks new dog...

[@ykarrtyhetrick8196]

I love this comment

[@decky2610]

Forget about technological advancements and a simple timeline and yea!

[@garretwoeller7669]

Why does this actually seem like a valid way to kill Thanos

[@wuxiagamescentral]

@@garretwoeller7669 because it's the only way. Superheroes don't kill remember

[@wuxiagamescentral]

@@ShadowGaming-ft4fh sure I have that wasn't the point

[@NotSoMax]

If it makes it any better the actor that killed the dog spent the time they weren’t shooting (excuse the unintended word play) just spending time with the puppy and wouldn’t talk to anyone else on set.

[@kait33]

Max Heim-Salgado 8:12 the text sorta touches on that

[@sneakysnake7695]

*Humanity Restored*

[@NewPaulActs17]

theon greyjoy?

[@papalevan]

@@NewPaulActs17 zero balls man?

[@davidnguyen5183]

@@papalevan no, it's Reek

[@johnnykeller7648]

Call me a terrible human being, but; But I feel John Wicks reaction was 100% justifiable.

[@davidlamis]

I will fight a country for my dogs

[@telkei3365]

No one disagrees

[@Planet-tommioffical]

Nah you're right

[@themedia1271]

My dad once threatened to kill a guy who tried to offer him money for his dog.

[@hoodoowilliams5187]

I'm not seeing in any way how you'd be terrible... You're just defending your family. That's love.

[@harryfarrar1540]

*Cute Doggo dies* The owner goes on a mass killing spree. "This is a reasonable response"

[@Ryulin18]

New bad guy idea: A bad guy who knows he's in a film, and that dogs can't die in films, so he makes dog armour. Strapped with dogs all over him. Chihuahua chin guard, beagle grieves.

[@toasthead]

Superhero: this movie is rated M *proceeds to shoot the everliving shit out of the dogs*

[@williamcannon8380]

@@toasthead rated x

[@notyetrain]

Which comic character was it again that strapped babies to his body so he wouldn't get shot?

[@steffy9575]

"Chihuahua chin guards" hahaha

[@williamcannon8380]

@@notyetrain sounds like Loki move

[@DolusVulpes]

Dogs do seem to always survive... unless the movie is specifically a horror movie or a movie about a dog. Then they die slightly more than 50% of the time.

[@azureheart2846]

Memento Mori that’s when you know that no one is safe.

[@nuttyfrog24]

What about European films, those, no matter the genera, never have the animal safe from being killed

[@raticoochiesmith9819]

Cujo

[@nuttyfrog24]

Italy killed a blind guy’s dog in a chase sequence in the middle of the road, and it was played for comedy I think

[@DolusVulpes]

@@dyslegein I suppose you are technically correct, though it's a very odd dog movie considering how it only contains one dog that appears on screen for less than a tenth of the movie.

[@isral8765]

Punisher was actually the original John Wick, in a else world 80s or 90s comic punisher goes out to buy a dog and a mob boss kicks his dog out of existence and punisher vows to kill the whole mob. Not joking.

[@exzyyd392]

"The dog has to survive" Karl, we all know you at least know about JoJo

[@juliuspavilovskis4862]

Yeah, it looks like Araraki really have something against canines

[@exzyyd392]

@@juliuspavilovskis4862 Jokes aside, its mainly just a really easy way to say "Hey look this guy is evil" like Karl said

[@juliuspavilovskis4862]

@@exzyyd392 agree

[@kartuliboy9492]

or Full Metal Alchemist

[@exzyyd392]

@@kartuliboy9492 We don't talk about that one.

[@octaviocuesta1155]

5:20 "its an unwritten rule in Hollywood that the dog always survives." Clint Eastwood's westerns disagree.

[@chadfalardeau9162]

They also stole his classic muscle car and broke into his house. There is a fan theory out there that John Wick is the forerunner to Neo and the world is the previous interation of the Matrix.

[@rikulightvsdark]

On the subject of the ultimate dog revenge team are we really forgetting the best avenger of dogs; Johnathan Joestar?

[@rushthezeppelin]

If you want to know just how bad ass Keanu Reeves is with guns just go lookup him doing 3 gun matches. He's an absolute beast at close quarters gun combat.

[@paintlaser]

This channel is the reason I finally watched John wick and I am so glad i did

[@nobody-pr7fg]

Mate this came out today, are you sure you aren't bending the truth

[@dude2345672]

@@nobody-pr7fg I'm pretty sure Karl has mentioned John Wick in a couple videos in the past.

[@nobody-pr7fg]

@@dude2345672 fair point

[@SHAKE-S-PIERRE]

What was holding u back

[@VelocityRaptor_]

John Wick! You know John Wick?

[@ConnorMcCartney95]

He's not that unknown

[@nobody-pr7fg]

@@ConnorMcCartney95 r/whooosh Rush hour.

[@LateToThaParty]

*in Jackie Chan voice* "john wick"

[@clitcrusader4897]

Shut the up

[@johnbenstewart]

Someone actually killed a navy seals dog. He chased them down with the police on the phone. Telling them to get those bastards before he gets them.

[@antarata4408]

The fact that they killed the dog makes it all real. It sets the tone, it puts you on Wick’s side and although unsettling, it was a perfect choice.

[@LordOctopussy]

Doomguy also joins to avenge his rabbit.

[@nobody-pr7fg]

*C O N T E X T*

[@LordOctopussy]

@@nobody-pr7fg This is a case of watch the whole video before commenting (it's also in the bracketed part of the title as well).

[@nobody-pr7fg]

@@LordOctopussy I'm talking about the fact that since when has doomguy had rabbit, I understood that part

[@LordOctopussy]

@@nobody-pr7fg In the original Doom it's shown Doomguy had a pet rabbit named Daisy which was killed by the demons during their invasion of Earth. (At least that's what I remember)

[@nobody-pr7fg]

@@LordOctopussy I love this far more than I should, thanks for this

[@TheUmbro2011]

That makes two of us hungover, friend.

[@ivnmrtinz]

Any room for a third?

[@thebreeoche]

A bit off subject but reminds me, the "does the dog die" website is actually really good ! It's not just about dogs ! They also check for common phobias and triggers so if you have, let's say, a fear of clowns you can go on the website to see if the movie you're gonna see has a clown in it. If you saw a movie with clowns in it and it's not on the site, you can add it for other people ! I have a very specific anxiety trigger so I use the site a lot, it's really useful.

[@artesiandifferent]

It also tracks epilepsy triggers, specifically flashing lights! Which is super useful too.

[@Foxxie0kun]

That's actually really nice. A lot of phobias, anxiety triggers, and emotional triggers can really ruin the experience for people sometimes. I can't stand slugs/snails and deep sea invertebrates, they gross me out. A lot of deep-sea creatures and marine life cause me unease in fact, to the point I can't stand to even dip my feet into wild water (Lakes, streams, ponds, etc.) due to the fear I have of things "living" in the water. I can definitely understand the sight of particular things causing a significant response, especially for people who don't react well to the sight of blood or viscera (Many Action and Horror movies are getting incredibly detailed with their depictions of gore, dismemberment, disembowelment, etc.) or particular subjects.

[@Foxxie0kun]

@Yarcov Notabotnick Fish and shellfish are fine once they're dragged out of their element and filleted/shelled or otherwise ready to cook. I'm talking about wild sea life that is either venomous, squishy, has venomous ribbons coming off of it (Jellyfish), etc. And of course any phobia by definition is irrational, still doesn't help me contend with my phobia knowing that it's completely irrational.

[@tevmcfly5089]

Punisher marvel/Disney 101 Dalmatians Disney Frank castle hunts cruella is officially head cannon

[@GiggityGoo205]

If I’m not mistaken, Marvel owns the company who makes John Wick comics

[@GamePlague]

The thing that always gets me about Independence Day is how the dog doesn't even really care about the giant explosion coming straight for him. He only jumps because he can somehow hear his owner calling for him over the sound of the explosion.

[@BrummieMorgan]

I won't watch this now... I'll wait for the reissue after it gets claimed for copyright.

[@Chroniknight]

Imma just watch both

[@rowdydiversion97]

Still hasn't been claimed :)

[@Church449]

Keanu making the noise is actually an odd practice within the Competitive shooting world along with the reloading. He was trained by one of the competitive worlds best shooters.

[@dragonkings01]

there was a Indian film according to my friend that he saw in his youth Where it was THE DOG getting revenge and leaving a rose on his masters grave after each kill.....this Should be John Wick's next dog.

[@domizzy1348]

Teri Meherbaniyan?

[@kurtweinstein8450]

This is strangely well timed. One of my dogs, which I was particularly attached, to passed away suddenly last night. Nobody to blame so no murder catharsis.

[@Ajcube_gro-morong]

Does anyone feel as strongly as I do when in the movie ( I am legend) he has to eventually kill his own dog cause it gets infected. That scene crushed me.

[@void735]

Worst part of that is that the cure he was working on was working it just needed a few days to kick in

[@george49743]

I can't watch it without crying during that scene or the scene following it where the dog saves him cause I know what's coming 😭

[@george49743]

​@@void735dawn I never even realized that; that is so much worse

[@Show4224]

A rated R Wild Krats movie. My god, it would have everything, EVERYTHING.

[@chronalcactus9258]

In the you killed my pet teem up you can just have dexstar "you killed my owner"

[@Ohlyver]

I think you've had some pretty amazing banter at the end of your other videos, but this one gets the platinum medal!

[@teipeu9033]

“The best way to cure a hangover is to not stop drinking.” - Someone’s 80 year old nan in Tenerife, circa 2014.

[@geckokid8265]

Fun fact: John Wicks new dog he rescues at the end of the first film was scheduled to be put down (i don't know if this is really well known or not but I think it adds to Wicks character)

[@Object-Impermanence-Official]

I love that as a homeschooler I can technically say that your videos are part of my education

[@yukihikari9281]

Karl:"Keaanu Reeves plays a retired super spy called John Wick" Me:"So himself."

[@heartbeatcity23]

These videos just keep getting better ! can't wait for the podcast (when it hopefully goes trough )

[@igokoma]

i watch fact fiend even when i haven't watched/etc what they're talking about

[@stephaniesummer2663]

I haven’t either

[@aperson7038]

John wicks plot: Man’s dog gets killed Man kills everyone Man gets new dog

[@clarencetheshark1433]

I found these guys videos maybe, a week ago. But now I've been watching all their videos ever since and subscribed instantly.

[@cadejohnson5021]

“Usually child actors are terrible, and you don’t mind when they get shot” - Karl Smallwood, 2019

[@SanelyRed]

Can't wait for John Wick 3

[@lucassevey5989]

The guy behind the scenes after shooting the dog cuddling the puppy crying "im so sorry"

[@graydonsharp5165]

That's a great one-handed press check.

[@danhjnny]

Remember in the Dark Knight when batman is fighting the Joker he just yeets the attack dogs off a ledge to their death. Sadly Batman is a dog killer. * *John Wick would like to know your location**

[@trevorcoyle517]

danhjnny Nah, from what I remember there was a net right there; Batman redeemed and spared by John Wick

[@baileypaulina1409]

I love this channel, I don't usually have time to watch all the videos but whenever I do watch one, I'm always amused lol

[@ZombieWilfred]

Hooch took a bullet for Turner and died in Turner & Hooch... But then it turns out Hooch had impregnated the girlfriend's dog and one of the puppies looks and acts like Hooch in the final scene ("This is not your room!" Haha,) so it's not too sad. Probably the best dog&cop action-comedy type movie ever made in my opinion...

[@desmondpowell7366]

Recently discovered your channel. You guys are very entertaining. A buddy of mine played in John Wick 2 Awesome movie series.

[@BearWith_You]

I cannot imagine John Wick without the dog death. They steal his car, doesn't kill the dog, its like okay get a new car, not justified enough (with the dog existing or not). If his wife was alive and they killed her, its cliche. But this way, its the last ounce of love his wife left him and it was snuffed out as quickly as it came. Its a true gut punch that sets off the character and the audience is with him

[@abqnurse5760]

To quote the Nostalgia Critic "Boomer will live!"

[@donotstalkme]

Marcus Lutrell, the Lone Survivor guy, once chased and if I'm not mistaken catched some scumbags that shot and killed his dog on a drive by in front of his house. Just another reason to like the dude. John Wick meets Rambo.

[@AsbestosMuffins]

john isn't even invincible, he gets shot, stabbed, breaks ribs and such, he's just that much better than everyone

[@metallica6169]

These videos kill me every time haha never stop

[@S7AINLESS]

00:36 when that MEMZ kicks in....

[@MJP_985]

4:55 is called a press-check, hes making sure theres actually a bullet in the chamber. its not usually done one handed tho

[@haydenself2182]

I just wanna say I love ya Karl my favorite Brit

[@tripsquared_greenworks]

The dog in The Fly 2 died. It made me cry when I seen it as a 9 year old kid

[@kittenclaws5775]

Alita has the "You killed my dog" bit, too

[@jocax188723]

I can't help but wonder if Keanu making gun noises is part of the choreography, so he knows when and how to place his shots.

[@laurene988]

-kills John wicks adorable puppy - John Wick: - loading every gun his has- "Tonight bitches die"

[@tommysweet2676]

I remember Lloyd Kaufman interview where he said he got more hate mail for killing a dog in The Toxic Avenger than any other scene.

[@arcane_rogue3440]

While I started the video I noticed John Wick was coming on the TV, so yeah i'm now watching this and John Wick at the same time.

[@Moldymessiah98]

Ayy was just binging fact fiend videos

[@scottlowson3609]

1957 Disney movie Old Yeller where the young boy had to shoot his own dog that got rabies form a rabied wolf that was going to attack the boy, I get chocked up just thinking about. It was one of the few excuses for a grownup man to cry back then, I'm glad we've advanced a little bit since

[@mikailkarabulut4336]

It's an unwritten rule that the dog always survives: Hirohiko Araki: “I'm Gonna Do What's Called A Pro Gamer Move”

[@UNCANNYGEORGE]

Hilarious video guys! Great job!

[@gwinnondavis9284]

Unholy amounts of murder and violence in response to dead puppers...yeah I can get behind that response.

[@justinbelt1068]

The kid from cats v. Dogs grows up to be John wick. So when his wife gives him that begal it reminds him of his dog from his childhood and that's why he so distraught. At least that is why he is so motivated

[@QuickNETTech]

👌 video length is perfect for a video about John Wick

[@thesquishedelf1301]

Karl's annoyance with the laptop is amazing!

[@rubest1515]

I can watch these videos all day and at the end of the day I can honestly say "I didn't learn any useful information today, day well spent."

[@seanbean4682]

Why am I fine rewatching John Wick over and over, yet I cry everytime I see the end of Homeward Bound? I know they all get home safe but the waterworks are inevitable once I see Shadow in that ditch.

[@brayanleon4005]

I feel like this will be a reissue video.

[@cryston3045]

Alternate name. "Are you Barkin' Mad? Don't kill his dog!" Just plaster it across the poster in giant red font.

[@DinoDocter]

Love how whenever it’s possible you make then 13:37

[@Asteros1453]

i feel you Karl, i have 4 case fans, 2 came with my case and they ROAR

[@Linkofhyrule565]

They kill one of Air Bud's puppies and then you have the entire Airbud Cinematic Universe against them as well.

[@larsvogelpoel4396]

John Wick Elite Assassin. Video Length 1337. Karl, you are officially the best.

[@Kpba32]

The Revengers have every gun ever made at their disposal and one guy who's really good at Muay Thai

[@daltonmoen1404]

If you haven’t seen John Wick, what the hell are you doing? You’re missing out on some of the best American action scenes ever

[@davemorgan9415]

Love these videos ooof jet engine sound like my asthma after I run for 5 mins

[@MechaBorne]

Add Kevin Costner from Revenge, Mel Gibson from Mad Max, Brain Cox from Red, Tom Hanks from Tuner & Hooch, and the hobo from American Psycho to the Revengers Assemble lineup and you have yourself one hell of a dogless franchise

[@welersonm.8212]

At the museum he did a Center Axis Relock reload and then a one handed press check

[@GusVIII]

Babadook. That dog death crushed my soul.

[@kendon81]

Reeves actually went competitive 2 gun shooting and got real gun training with the actual guns used in the movies.

[@SeagoingJet]

Talking about John Wick in a 13:37 long video, Perfection !!!

[@whitewolf5202]

The laptop is ascending its power, becoming a desktop

[@landonmiller943]

Don't forget Cleric from Equilibrium. They kill a bunch of puppies right before he goes off.

[@perkysaurus2307]

This video has gone to the dogs. It really gave me paws.

[@katurnasa]

John Wick, The Punisher, the Kingsmen, The Equalizer. The Canine Revengers. 😂

[@the_str4ng3r]

If I ever get a dog I'm naming it either Thunder (Road) or Hollywood, so it never dies.

[@mrraretwinkie]

The Kingsmen, John Wick, The punisher, and the Equalizer teaming up to shoot some shit up would be so awesome, It might actually break reality as we know It.

[@realityinthemaking]

I watched this film yesterday for it was TV and I got to say it is one of the best movies ever to be made

[@chippychippo7659]

The dude who plays the punisher roars really well. Idk if I've ever heard someone compliment a human for that but damn his roars should instill fear in those goons. They should make a mod for skyrim that replaces all shouts with his

[@diobrando5056]

Taken 4. They took his dog. He took there lives

[@azrael9068]

Man, when I watched John wick with my mom on Netflix I literally paused the movie when they killed the dog and said nope and took a 3 minute break cuddling my dog

[@poke2981]

Just saw the uncut gotta see the edited now

[@RavenisRagin]

Alien vs dog movie tagline; “What happens when there are no more good dogs, Only dogs.”

[@jacobbrown6250]

Don't forget that the protagonist in the movie "The Shooter" had a dog too that they killed off screen.