James Wan

Born

February 26, 1977

From

Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia

Also:
Writer
Director

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In short · Producing since 1998, 4 decades active, 46 credits.

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2027
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The Conjuring: First Communion
2027
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The Revenge of La Llorona
Jun 1
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Kane Parsons and James Wan Collaborate on Box Office Success
“Kane Parsons, a 20-year-old YouTuber and creator of the online phenomenon 'Backrooms,' collaborated with filmmaker James Wan to create a summer box office hit. Wan, known for directing horror films like 'Insidious' and 'Saw,' was surprised to learn that Parsons was still in high school during their initial meeting. The collaboration highlights the growing influence of online creators in the film industry. Parsons' work has captured the attention of major producers, leading to a successful adaptation that has exceeded expectations at the box office.”
May 30
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Jason Blum and James Wan Discuss Horror Industry Revival
“Jason Blum and James Wan kicked off the Produced By conference by highlighting the resurgence of the film industry following the post-COVID slowdown. They expressed optimism as their joint venture, Blumhouse-Atomic Monster, capitalizes on the success of recent box office hits. The producers emphasized the current momentum in the low-budget horror genre, noting its appeal and relevance in today's market.”

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Biography

James Wan (born 26 February 1977) is an Australian filmmaker who has primarily worked in the horror genre. He is the co-creator of the *Saw* and *Insidious* franchises and the creator of *The Conjuring Universe*, which is the highest-grossing horror franchise with over $2 billion in revenue. Wan is also the founder of the film and television production company Atomic Monster.

Wan began his career with the *Saw* franchise, making his feature directorial debut with the first film in 2004. The franchise became a commercial success, grossing more than $1 billion globally. After a period of setbacks, Wan found new success with the *Insidious* series, directing the first film in 2010 and its 2013 sequel. In the same year as the second *Insidious*, he directed the first *Conjuring* film, which achieved both critical and commercial success. He directed the second installment in 2016 and produced subsequent films in the franchise.

Outside of horror, Wan directed *Furious 7* (2015), the seventh film in the *Fast & Furious* franchise, and the DC Extended Universe superhero films *Aquaman* (2018) and its sequel *Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom* (2023). Both *Furious 7* and *Aquaman* grossed over $1 billion, making Wan the eighth director to achieve two such films. As of 2021, he is the 16th highest-grossing director of all time, with his films collectively grossing over $3.7 billion worldwide.

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