Akiva Schaffer Filmography and Directorial Credits
Akiva Schaffer is an American director, writer, and producer known for work in comedy film and television. His feature directorial credits include the 2007 comedy Hot Rod, the 2011 action-comedy The Watch starring Ben Stiller, and the 2013 comedy The Diary of a Teenage Girl. He has also directed episodes for series such as Parks and Recreation and The Last Man on Earth according to industry databases and network credits.
His early career included writing and directing short films and sketches for Saturday Night Live, where he was part of the digital shorts team alongside Andy Samberg and Jorma Taccone. This work led to collaborations on feature films including Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), which he co-directed with Jorma Taccone and Scott Aukerman, and the 2020 comedy Palm Springs, where he served as an executive producer.
Box Office Performance and Production Companies
The Watch (2011) Production and Financial Data
The Watch was produced by 21 Laps Entertainment and distributed by 20th Century Fox. The film grossed approximately $68 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $68 million, according to public box office tracking services. The domestic opening weekend totaled roughly $22 million, placing it second at the U.S. box office behind Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.
Hot Rod (2007) Budget and Returns
Hot Rod was produced by SNL Films and distributed by Universal Pictures. The film had a reported production budget of $25 million and earned approximately $14 million in the United States and Canada, with additional international totals bringing the worldwide gross to roughly $20 million. The film later gained a strong cult following through home video and streaming platforms.
Streaming Availability and Recent Projects
Where Akiva Schaffer Films Stream
Several Akiva Schaffer projects are available on major streaming services. Hot Rod and The Watch have rotated on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video depending on regional licensing agreements. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is available on streaming services including Hulu and Amazon Prime Video in the United States, with digital purchase options on iTunes and Google Play.
Latest Directorial and Writing Work
In recent years, Schaffer has continued to work in television and film, directing episodes of comedy series and developing new projects with studios and streamers. He has been involved in projects for companies including Netflix, NBC, and Amazon Studios, with credits spanning sketch comedy, feature films, and branded content. Industry databases list ongoing development deals and new productions tied to his production company.