Ryan Coogler's Complete Directing Filmography
Ryan Coogler is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for a small but commercially successful filmography. He has directed four major theatrical feature films as of the latest public data, with his work distributed by studios including Warner Bros., Paramount, and Walt Disney. His debut feature Fruitvale Station premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award. The film was produced by Forest Whitaker and released by The Weinstein Company, grossing over $17 million worldwide on a $900,000 budget.
Coogler's second film Creed was released by Warner Bros. Pictures in 2015. The sports drama starred Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, earning $173 million globally against a $35 million production budget. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Stallone and spawned a franchise that Coogler produced but did not direct the sequels for.
Major Blockbuster Films Directed by Ryan Coogler
Black Panther and Its Global Impact
Coogler directed Black Panther, which was released by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures in February 2018. The film grossed $1.35 billion worldwide, becoming the third-highest-grossing film in the United States at the time of release. It received seven Academy Award nominations and won three, including Best Original Score, Best Costume Design, and Best Production Design.
The sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was released by Disney in November 2022. The film grossed $859 million globally and served as a tribute to the late Chadwick Boseman. It received four Academy Award nominations and won Best Costume Design. The film was produced by Marvel Studios with Coogler serving as director and co-writer.
Ryan Coogler's Upcoming and Recent Projects
Warfare and Other Known Projects
Coogler co-directed the war film Warfare with Aaron Morton, which was released by A24 in 2025. The film is based on Morton's own experiences as a Navy SEAL and was shot in a documentary style with a small budget. Coogler also has a producing deal with Warner Bros. Pictures, where he is developing multiple projects including a new original film and potential franchise entries.
Ryan Coogler founded Proximity Media, a production company based in Santa Monica, California. The company has a first-look deal with Walt Disney Studios and has produced films including Judas and