Donald Glover: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 17
- as director
- 1
- on screen
- 2010–2026
- box office
- $4.67B
- average score
- 68
- Born
- September 25, 1983 (age 43)
- Birthplace
- Edwards, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Donald McKinley Glover Jr.
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor, comedian, singer, rapper, writer, producer, director
- Years active
- 2004-present
- Spouses
- Michelle White
- Children
- 3
The Best Donald Glover Movies
The highest-rated films Donald Glover is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) scores highest, at 78. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 78 Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 Mufasa: The Lion King 2024 · Simba -
Movie Echo Score: Score 64 Guava Island 2019 · Deni Maroon -
Movie Echo Score: Score 59 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 2026 · Yoshi -
Movie Echo Score: Score 55 Solo: A Star Wars Story 2018 · Lando Calrissian -
Movie Echo Score: Score 46 The Lion King 2019 · Simba
Donald Glover's Career in Numbers
Donald Glover's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Donald Glover works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III (2010) to The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Donald Glover Movies by Decade
- 2010s 6
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Donald Glover's busiest decade, with 6 films.
Donald Glover Movies by Genre
- Action 3
- Animation 2
- Drama 1
- Adventure 1
- Comedy 1
Action is the genre Donald Glover has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of animation (2).
Donald Glover Career Milestones
- First film
- Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III 2010
- Biggest box office hit
- The Lion King $1.66B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Spider-Man: Homecoming Movie Echo Score 78
- Newest film
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 2026
Donald Glover Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Donald Glover is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 1 as director and 8 as actor. Rated films average a score of 68. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Donald Glover
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Donald Glover Movies as an Actor
8- 2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as Yoshi · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.01B Movie Echo Score: 59
- 2024 Mufasa: The Lion King as Simba · Animation Worldwide box office: $723M Movie Echo Score: 64
- 2019 The Lion King as Simba · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.66B Movie Echo Score: 46
- 2019 Guava Island as Deni Maroon · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 64
- 2018 Solo: A Star Wars Story as Lando Calrissian · Action Worldwide box office: $393M Movie Echo Score: 55
- 2017 Spider-Man: Homecoming Action Worldwide box office: $881M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2013
Clapping for the Wrong Reasons as The Boy - 2010
Robot Chicken: Star Wars Episode III as Mace Windu / Scout Trooper / Stormtrooper (voice) · Action
Donald Glover in Documentaries & Specials
8- 2024
Tyler, The Creator - CHROMAKOPIA Live at Camp Flog Gnaw 2024 as Self · Documentary - 2023
Common Ground as Self · Documentary Worldwide box office: $266K Movie Echo Score: 87 - 2022
Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Adele One Night Only as Self · Music Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2020
The Disney Family Singalong - Volume II as Self · Fantasy - 2019
Beyoncé Presents: Making The Gift as Self · Music - 2012
Donald Glover: Weirdo as Himself · Comedy - 2010
Donald Glover: Comedy Central Presents as Himself · Comedy
Who Is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover was born in Edwards, California, U.S. in 1983 and is 43 years old. Credited on films since 2010, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Donald McKinley Glover Jr. also known as Childish Gambino is a highly versatile American artist known for his work not only as an actor but also as a comedian, singer, rapper and filmmaker. Glover began his career in 2004 after completing his education at New York University. He initially gained fame playing the role of Troy Barnes on the NBC sitcom Community and has been a part of notable projects including the FX series 'Atlanta', stand-up comedy and music, under the name Childish Gambino. His fame climbed up further as he co-created the comedy thriller television series Swarm and created, and starred in, the Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith. Apart from acting, Glover is also an accomplished singer with his debut studio album 'Camp' in 2011 being critical and commercial success. His fourth album 3.15.20 was released in 2020. The following years he released Atavista, a reworking of 3.15.20, and his fifth album Bando Stone & the New World. He is also credited as a principal inspiration for the creation of the Marvel Comics superhero Miles Morales / Spider-Man, whom Glover has briefly voiced in the animated series Ultimate Spider-Man.
Who Donald Glover Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Donald Glover shares the most films with. Seth Rogen comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Billy Eichner (3).
Donald Glover: Questions & Answers
How many movies Donald Glover has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Donald Glover been in?
Donald Glover is credited on 17 films, from 2010 to 2026. 8 of them as an actor and 1 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Donald Glover's highest-grossing movie?
The Lion King (2019) is Donald Glover's biggest box office hit, with $1.66B worldwide, ahead of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) ($1.01B). Across every film with box office figures, Donald Glover's movies have made $4.67B.
Donald Glover's biggest hits What is the best Donald Glover movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Donald Glover's best-rated film is Adele One Night Only (2021) with a score of 88, followed by Common Ground (2023) (87).
Best Donald Glover movies, ranked How old is Donald Glover?
Donald Glover is 43 years old, born on September 25, 1983 in Edwards, California, U.S..
What is Donald Glover's newest movie?
The most recent film on Donald Glover's filmography is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), in the role of Yoshi.
Who does Donald Glover work with most often?
Donald Glover shares the most films with Seth Rogen (4 films), Billy Eichner (3 films) and Jacob Batalon (2 films).
The Best Donald Glover Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 credits.
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