J.J. Abrams: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 25
- as director
- 7
- on screen
- 1996–2025
- box office
- $4.84B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 55
- Born
- June 27, 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- New York City, U.S.
- Full name
- Jeffrey Jacob Abrams
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Film director, film producer, screenwriter, composer
- Years active
- 1982-present
- Spouses
- Katie McGrath
- Children
- 3
The Best J.J. Abrams Movies
The films of J.J. Abrams that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) leads with $2.07B. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $2.07B Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens 2015 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $1.08B Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 2019 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $467M Star Trek Into Darkness 2013 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $398M Mission: Impossible III 2006 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $386M Star Trek 2009 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $260M Super 8 2011 · Sci-Fi
J.J. Abrams's Career in Numbers
J.J. Abrams's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres J.J. Abrams works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Diabolique (1996) to 815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
J.J. Abrams Movies by Decade
- 1990s 1
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 7
- 2020s 1
The 2010s were J.J. Abrams's busiest decade, with 7 films.
J.J. Abrams Movies by Genre
- Action 6
- Documentary 1
- Adventure 1
- Tv movie 1
- Sci-Fi 1
- Comedy 1
- Thriller 1
Action is the genre J.J. Abrams has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of documentary (1).
J.J. Abrams Career Milestones
- First film
- Diabolique 1996
- Biggest box office hit
- Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens $2.07B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Movie Echo Score 46
- Newest film
- 815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot 2023
J.J. Abrams Filmography: Every Movie
Every film J.J. Abrams is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 7 as director and 5 as actor. Rated films average a score of 55. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by J.J. Abrams
7- 2019
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker Action Worldwide box office: $1.08B Movie Echo Score: 41 - 2015
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens Action Worldwide box office: $2.07B - 2015
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Action Worldwide box office: $161M - 2013
Star Trek Into Darkness Action Worldwide box office: $467M - 2011
Super 8 Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $260M - 2009
Star Trek Action Worldwide box office: $386M - 2006
Mission: Impossible III Action Worldwide box office: $398M
J.J. Abrams Movies as an Actor
5- 2023
815 - The Story of the Lost Pilot Documentary - 2019
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as D-O (voice) · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 46 - 2017
Tour de Pharmacy as J.J. Abrams · Tv movie - 2004
Comic Book: The Movie as J.J. Abrams · Comedy - 1996
Diabolique as Video Photographer #2 · Thriller Worldwide box office: $17.1M
J.J. Abrams in Documentaries & Specials
13- 2025
Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 78 - 2022
Charlie Mackesy: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and Me as Self · Documentary - 2022
Director by Night as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2020
The Skywalker Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2017
And the Winner Isn’t as Self · Documentary - 2017
Spielberg as Self · Documentary - 2016
50 Years of Star Trek as Self · Documentary - 2016
Secrets of the Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey as Self · Documentary - 2015
Star Wars: Greatest Moments as Self · Documentary - 2013
Star Trek: Secrets of the Universe as Self · Documentary - 2010
Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible as Self · Documentary - 2007
Star Wars: The Legacy Revealed as Self · Documentary - 2007
Blood, Boobs & Beast as Himself · Documentary
J.J. Abrams: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 2 nominations across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
Who Is J.J. Abrams?
J.J. Abrams was born in New York City, U.S. in 1966 and is 60 years old. Credited on films since 1996, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jeffrey Jacob Abrams, widely recognized as J.J. Abrams, is an accomplished American filmmaker and composer born on June 27, 1966. Known for his contributions to the genres of action, drama, and science fiction, Abrams has written and produced renowned films such as Regarding Henry (1991), Forever Young (1992), Armageddon (1998), Cloverfield (2008), Star Trek (2009), Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019). Collectively, Abrams' films have yielded over $4 billion globally, placing him as the ninth-highest-grossing film director of all time. Following his film success, Abrams has also created several television series, including Felicity (co-creator, 1998–2002), Alias (creator, 2001–2006), Lost (co-creator, 2004–2010), and Fringe (co-creator, 2008–2013). He secured two Emmy Awards for Lost - Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series. Abrams then continued to direct more significant films like Mission: Impossible III (2006), Star Trek (2009), Super 8 (2011), and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). Abrams returned to Star Wars as executive producer in The Last Jedi (2017) and as director and co-writer in The Rise of Skywalker (2019). His work spans from 1982 to the present day, filled with many collaborations with successful producers, directors, actors, composers, writers, cinematographers, and editors.
Who J.J. Abrams Makes Movies With
The actors and directors J.J. Abrams shares the most films with. Mark Hamill comes first, with 7 films together, followed by Daisy Ridley (7).
J.J. Abrams: Questions & Answers
How many movies J.J. Abrams has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has J.J. Abrams been in?
J.J. Abrams is credited on 25 films, from 1996 to 2025. 5 of them as an actor and 7 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 J.J. Abrams's highest-grossing movie?
Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens (2015) is J.J. Abrams's biggest box office hit, with $2.07B worldwide, ahead of Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019) ($1.08B). Across every film with box office figures, J.J. Abrams's movies have made $4.84B.
J.J. Abrams's biggest hits What is the best J.J. Abrams movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, J.J. Abrams's best-rated film is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025) with a score of 78, followed by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) (46).
Best J.J. Abrams movies, ranked Has J.J. Abrams won an Oscar?
J.J. Abrams has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, J.J. Abrams has 1 win from 2 nominations.
How old is J.J. Abrams?
J.J. Abrams is 60 years old, born on June 27, 1966 in New York City, U.S..
What is J.J. Abrams's newest movie?
The most recent film on J.J. Abrams's filmography is Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story (2025), in the role of Self.
Who does J.J. Abrams work with most often?
J.J. Abrams shares the most films with Mark Hamill (7 films), Daisy Ridley (7 films) and John Boyega (7 films).
The Best J.J. Abrams Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 25 credits.
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