Alright action movie lovers listen up! Ever watched John Wick take down a room full of bad guys and thought "Man I wish I could do that"? Well kinda now you can! The John Wick Experience is officially open in Las Vegas and it sounds totally awesome for anyone who is a fan of Keanu Reeves's action-packed world.
Dive into the Continental: The John Wick Experience is an Immersive Dream Come True
This is not just some movie prop exhibit folks. The John Wick Experience is a full-on immersive attraction. It is located at AREA15 in Vegas which is already known for its wild entertainment spots think Meow Wolf and other cool stuff. This thing is huge around 12000 square feet and it throws you right into the sleek stylish and dangerous world of John Wick.
Imagine stepping inside the Continental Hotel the famous assassin hangout. That is basically what this is. They have created over a dozen themed rooms based on locations from the John Wick movies. We are talking familiar sets live actors and interactive gameplay. You and your crew get a mission and you have to navigate this underworld filled with characters and details straight from the films.
Expect to bump into Continental staff maybe some shady assassins or even crime bosses. You can grab a drink at one of the two themed bars inside and yes there is a retail shop where you can probably snag some Wick-style gear. Bulletproof suit anyone?
From Movie Magic to Vegas Mayhem: Chad Stahelski and the 87Eleven Team are Involved
Here is the extra cool part. John Wick director Chad Stahelski and his team at 87Eleven Entertainment were actually creative partners on this whole project. They worked on everything from the design of the experience to the special stunt work involved. This is not just some random attraction trying to cash in on the John Wick name. The creators of the movies themselves helped build this thing. That means it should feel super authentic and true to the Wick universe.
Lionsgate the studio behind the John Wick films teamed up with Egan Productions to make this happen. Egan Productions knows Vegas attractions they also created The Official SAW Escape and Escape Blair Witch both of which are also Lionsgate-related and located in Vegas. They have a good track record with these kinds of immersive experiences.
More Than Just a Movie Tie-in: Expanding the John Wick Universe in Vegas
Lionsgate is not messing around with the John Wick franchise. This experience is just one part of their plan to keep expanding this world. Remember the upcoming spin-off movie Ballerina with Ana de Armas? It is set to release in June. There is also another spin-off movie with Donnie Yen in development. And they are working on the John Wick: Under the High Table series that Stahelski and Keanu Reeves are executive producing. Plus a John Wick AAA video game is in the works.
Basically if you are a John Wick fan there is a ton of content coming your way and this Vegas experience is another way to dive deeper into that world. It is more than just a movie tie-in it is like stepping into a living breathing part of the John Wick story.
Ready to Become Baba Yaga? Here is What the John Wick Experience Offers:
- Immersive Environment: Step into the world of the Continental Hotel Las Vegas from the John Wick movies.
- Themed Rooms: Explore over a dozen cinematic rooms based on iconic movie locations.
- Live Interactions: Encounter actors playing characters from the John Wick universe.
- Interactive Gameplay: Embark on a mission that tests your wits skill and nerve.
- Themed Bars: Grab drinks at two different bars designed to fit the Wick aesthetic.
- Retail Shop: Buy merchandise and maybe even some bulletproof fashion.
- Creative Collaboration: Developed with John Wick director Chad Stahelski and his 87Eleven Entertainment team.
- AREA15 Location: Located at AREA15 a popular immersive entertainment district just off the Las Vegas Strip.
Vegas Just Got More Badass: Time to Book Your John Wick Adventure
If you are planning a trip to Vegas or if you live there and you are a John Wick fan this is a must-do. The John Wick Experience sounds like a totally unique and thrilling way to spend a few hours. Imagine yourself as an assassin navigating the Continental Hotel completing missions and maybe even grabbing a drink with fellow underworld figures. Sounds like a blast right?
Tickets are available now and you can find more info at JohnWickExperience.com. Admission is also included in AREA15’s Level 3 and Level 4 Experience Passes if you are planning to check out other attractions there. Get ready to unleash your inner Baba Yaga Vegas style!