Jon M. Chu: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 17
- on screen
- 2001–2025
- box office
- $2.72B
- award win
- 1
- average score
- 74
- Born
- November 2, 1979 (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Palo Alto, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Jonathan Murray Chu
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 2001-present
- Spouses
- Kristin Hodge
- Children
- 5
The Best Jon M. Chu Movies
The highest-rated films Jon M. Chu is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Wicked (2024) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 88 Wicked 2024 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 84 In the Heights 2021 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 77 Crazy Rich Asians 2018 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 74 Wicked: For Good 2025 · Director -
Movie Echo Score: Score 45 Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho 2019 · Director
Jon M. Chu's Career in Numbers
Jon M. Chu's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Jon M. Chu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Silent Beats (2001) to Wicked: For Good (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Jon M. Chu Movies by Decade
- 2000s 2
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 3
The 2010s were Jon M. Chu's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Jon M. Chu Movies by Genre
- Drama 4
- Comedy 2
- Action 2
- Music 2
- Family 1
- Fantasy 1
- Adventure 1
- Documentary 1
Drama is the genre Jon M. Chu has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Jon M. Chu Career Milestones
- First film
- Silent Beats 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- Wicked $764M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Wicked Movie Echo Score 88
- Newest film
- Wicked: For Good 2025
Jon M. Chu Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Jon M. Chu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Movies Directed by Jon M. Chu
14- 2025
Wicked: For Good Family Worldwide box office: $541M Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2024
Wicked Fantasy Worldwide box office: $764M Movie Echo Score: 88 - 2021
In the Heights Drama Worldwide box office: $45.2M Movie Echo Score: 84 - 2019
Ken Jeong: You Complete Me, Ho Comedy Movie Echo Score: 45 - 2018
Crazy Rich Asians Comedy Worldwide box office: $239M Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2016
Now You See Me 2 Action Worldwide box office: $335M - 2015
Jem and the Holograms Adventure Worldwide box office: $2.33M - 2014
We the Economy: 20 Short Films You Can’t Afford to Miss Documentary - 2013
Justin Bieber's Believe Music Worldwide box office: $11M - 2013
G.I. Joe: Retaliation Action Worldwide box office: $376M - 2011
Justin Bieber: Never Say Never Music Worldwide box office: $99M - 2010
Step Up 3-D Drama Worldwide box office: $159M - 2008
Step Up 2: The Streets Drama Worldwide box office: $151M - 2001
Silent Beats Drama
Jon M. Chu in Documentaries & Specials
3Jon M. Chu: Awards & Nominations
1 win from 1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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30th Critics' Choice Awards- Jon M. Chu: Win Best Director Wicked
Who Is Jon M. Chu?
Jon M. Chu was born in Palo Alto, California, U.S. in 1979 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Jon M. Chu, born Jonathan Murray Chu on November 2, 1979 in Palo Alto, California, is an accomplished American film director, producer, and screenwriter. Notably, he gained significant prominence for directing 2018's Crazy Rich Asians, one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent in a modern setting since The Joy Luck Club in 1993. Apart from this, Chu is celebrated for directing the film adaptation of the stage musical Wicked, scheduled to be released in 2024. His films often incorporate musical elements, seen vividly in the dance films Step Up 2: The Streets (2008) and Step Up 3D (2010), and musicals Jem and the Holograms (2015) and In the Heights (2021). Furthermore, he has also directed live concert films, including Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (2011) and Justin Bieber's Believe (2013).
Born into an established household, Chu is the youngest of five children. His parents, Ruth Chu and Lawrence Chu, are originally from Taiwan and Sichuan, China, respectively, and own the popular restaurant Chef Chu's. Chu's interest in cinematic arts was evident from an early age; he began making home movies starring his siblings after receiving a video camera from his mother in fifth grade. His official journey into film began after graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in film and television production from the University of Southern California in 2003. Following graduation, his career took off with significant achievements, including winning the Princess Grace Award, the Kodak Student Filmmaker Award, and the prestigious Jack Nicholson directing award. Chu also directed Crazy Rich Asians, which became a major hit and procured a sequel due to its immense success. Besides his illustrious professional career, Chu's personal life is filled with joy, being a father of five children and husband to graphic designer Kristin Hodge.
Who Jon M. Chu Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Jon M. Chu shares the most films with. Michelle Yeoh comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Cynthia Erivo (4).
Jon M. Chu: Questions & Answers
How many movies Jon M. Chu has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Jon M. Chu been in?
Jon M. Chu is credited on 17 films, from 2001 to 2025. All of them 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 Jon M. Chu's highest-grossing movie?
Wicked (2024) is Jon M. Chu's biggest box office hit, with $764M worldwide, ahead of Wicked: For Good (2025) ($541M). Across every film with box office figures, Jon M. Chu's movies have made $2.72B.
Jon M. Chu's biggest hits What is the best Jon M. Chu movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Jon M. Chu's best-rated film is Wicked (2024) with a score of 88, followed by In the Heights (2021) (84).
Best Jon M. Chu movies, ranked Has Jon M. Chu won an Oscar?
Jon M. Chu has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Jon M. Chu has 1 win from 1 nomination.
How old is Jon M. Chu?
Jon M. Chu is 46 years old, born on November 2, 1979 in Palo Alto, California, U.S..
What is Jon M. Chu's newest movie?
The most recent film on Jon M. Chu's filmography is Wicked: For Good (2025), which Jon M. Chu directed.
Who does Jon M. Chu work with most often?
Jon M. Chu shares the most films with Michelle Yeoh (5 films), Cynthia Erivo (4 films) and Ariana Grande (4 films).
The Best Jon M. Chu Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 17 directing credits.
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