Have We Had Enough Retired Assassin Movies?

MovieWeb

By Lee LaMarche

Published Dec 18, 2023

The retired assassin trope continues to find success at the box office, but are audiences growing tired of the overused idea?

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Retired assassin characters are a popular and successful trend in Hollywood, with movies like John Wick and Nobody bringing in huge box office numbers.
Moviegoers love revenge films and are drawn to the idea of retired assassins being pulled back into their old lives for a good reason.
Stick to the formula – retired assassin movies don't get old; audiences enjoy the familiar elements of these films and look forward to seeing the characters' rage and skills.