Destin Daniel Cretton
Biography
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker born on November 23, 1978, in Haiku, Hawaii, USA. He is known for directing several films and television series. Cretton has directed the drama films Short Term 12, The Glass Castle, and Just Mercy, as well as the Marvel Studios films Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. He also directed the television series Wonder Man. Cretton has 28 known credits, and his work spans multiple genres. He is a male filmmaker who has worked in the film and television industry.
Career overview
Destin Daniel Cretton is an American filmmaker. He is known for directing several films and television series. Cretton's directing credits include the drama films Short Term 12, The Glass Castle, and Just Mercy. He has also directed the Marvel Studios film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
In addition to his film work, Cretton has directed a television series. The series, titled Wonder Man, premiered in 2026 and is ongoing. Cretton is also set to direct the upcoming film Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which is scheduled for release in 2026.
Destin Daniel Cretton has a long list of directing credits, with a total of 28 known credits. His work spans multiple genres and mediums, showcasing his versatility as a filmmaker. Cretton's career has been marked by a range of critically acclaimed projects, solidifying his position as a notable figure in the film and television industry.
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Full filmography
- Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026) Director
- Wonder Man (2026) Executive Producer
- Wonder Man (2026) Director
- Wonder Man (2026) Creator
- Generations: The Evolution of Spider-Man (2026) as Self - Director
- Lucky Lu (2026) Producer
- American Born Chinese (2023) Executive Producer
- American Born Chinese (2023) Director
- In the Garden of Tulips (2023) Executive Producer
- Tokyo Vice (2022) Executive Producer
- Closing Dynasty (2022) Executive Producer
- Same Old (2022) Executive Producer
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Screenplay
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Screenstory
- Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) Director
- Marvel Studios Assembled (2021) as Self
- Just Mercy (2019) Screenplay
- Just Mercy (2019) Director
- The Shack (2017) Screenplay
- The Glass Castle (2017) Director
- The Glass Castle (2017) Writer
- Los (2017) Producer
- Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015) as Self
- Short Term 12: Behind the Scenes (2014) as Self
- Switchfoot: Close to Our Hearts, The Bro-Am Documentary (2014) Producer
- Short Term 12 (2013) Writer
- Short Term 12 (2013) Director
- I Am Not a Hipster (2013) Director
- I Am Not a Hipster (2013) Writer
- I Am Not a Hipster (2013) Editor
- I Am Not a Hipster (2013) Producer
- Short Term 12 (2008) Editor
- Short Term 12 (2008) Writer
- Short Term 12 (2008) Director
- Short Term 12 (2008) Producer
- Deacon's Mondays (2007) Producer
- Deacon's Mondays (2007) Director
- Deacon's Mondays (2007) Writer
- Drakmar: A Vassal's Journey (2006) Editor
- Drakmar: A Vassal's Journey (2006) Camera Operator
- Drakmar: A Vassal's Journey (2006) Director
- Drakmar: A Vassal's Journey (2006) Producer
- Bartholomew's Song (2006) Director
- Longbranch: A Suburban Parable (2002) Director
- Longbranch: A Suburban Parable (2002) Writer
- Naruto Producer
- Naruto Director
- Naruto Writer
- By the Time the Sun Is Hot Producer
- Sea of Thieves Producer