Who Is The Hangover Director
Todd Phillips is the director of The Hangover, the 2009 comedy that grossed $467 million worldwide against a $35 million budget. Phillips co-wrote the screenplay with Scott Moore and Jon Lucas. The film launched a franchise that earned over $1.4 billion globally across three sequels. Phillips is known for directing edgy comedies and later shifting to dramatic true crime films. His work spans standup specials, lowbrow comedies, and prestige biopics. Todd Phillips Forbes profile
Phillips began his career with the sketch comedy series The Ben Stiller Show and the documentary Hated: GG Allin and the Murder Junkies. He gained mainstream attention with the Road Trip and Starsky & Hutch films before directing The Hangover. The Hangover became the highest grossing R rated comedy of its time. Phillips has a net worth estimated around $80 million according to public financial reports. He continues to produce and direct projects across multiple studios.
Todd Phillips Filmography and Box Office
The Hangover Franchise
The Hangover Part II earned $586 million worldwide, and The Hangover Part III added another $362 million. Phillips directed and produced all three films, which were written by different teams of screenwriters. The franchise is credited with reinvigorating the R rated comedy genre in Hollywood. The Hangover Box Office Mojo
Other Major Directing Credits
Phillips directed Joker, the 2019 origin story starring Joaquin Phoenix, which earned over $1 billion worldwide and received 11 Academy Award nominations. He also directed Road Trip, Starsky & Hutch, School for Scoundrels, and the documentary Framing Britney Spears. Phillips produced the HBO Max comedy series Tokyo Vice and the crime drama series The Righteous Gemstones. His films are frequently tracked on sites like The Numbers and Box Office Mojo for production budgets and grosses. Todd Phillips The Numbers
Current Projects and Industry Standing
Recent and Upcoming Work
Phillips is attached to direct a new Joker sequel and multiple original films at Warner Bros and other major studios. He continues to produce standup specials for Netflix and HBO, working with comedians like Dave Chappelle and Louis C.K. Phillips has been involved in projects across the Marvel and DC extended universes as a producer and potential director. Industry rankings list him among the highest grossing directors of comedy films in the 21st century.
Production Company and Deals
Phillips runs Phillips Entertainment, a production company that develops comedy and true crime content for film and television. He has multiyear deals with Warner Bros Pictures and New Line Cinema for feature film development. Phillips also produces content for streaming platforms including Netflix, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime Video. His production slate includes both theatrical releases and direct to streaming projects. Phillips Entertainment SEC Filings