Michael Peña: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 44
- on screen
- 1998–2026
- box office
- $2.98B
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 57
- Born
- January 13, 1976 (age 50)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1996-present
- Spouses
- Brie Shaffer
- Children
- 1
The Best Michael Peña Movies
The highest-rated films Michael Peña is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Next Gen (2018) scores highest, at 85. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 85 Next Gen 2018 · Momo -
Movie Echo Score: Score 79 Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die 2026 · Action -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Dora and the Lost City of Gold 2019 · Cole -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Ant-Man and the Wasp 2018 · Luis -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Unstoppable 2024 · Coach Bobby Williams -
Movie Echo Score: Score 62 A Million Miles Away 2023 · José
Michael Peña's Career in Numbers
Michael Peña's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Michael Peña works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from La Cucaracha (1998) to Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Michael Peña Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 8
- 2010s 20
- 2020s 11
The 2010s were Michael Peña's busiest decade, with 20 films.
Michael Peña Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Action 14
- Adventure 4
- Comedy 2
- Thriller 2
- Fantasy 1
- Biography 1
- Crime 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Michael Peña has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of action (14).
Michael Peña Career Milestones
- First film
- La Cucaracha 1998
- Biggest box office hit
- Ant-Man and the Wasp $623M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Next Gen Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die 2026
Michael Peña Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Michael Peña is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 57. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Michael Peña Movies as an Actor
41- 2026
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die Action Worldwide box office: $9.95M Movie Echo Score: 79 - 2025
A Working Man as Joe Garcia · Action Worldwide box office: $89.4M Movie Echo Score: 49 - 2025
All Her Fault as Detective McConville · Drama - 2024
Unstoppable as Coach Bobby Williams · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.64K Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2023
A Million Miles Away as José · Drama Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2022
Secret Headquarters as Argon · Action Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2022
Moonfall as Tom Lopez · Action Worldwide box office: $67.3M Movie Echo Score: 51 - 2021
Bud as Father · Drama - 2021
Tom & Jerry Adventure Worldwide box office: $137M Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2020
Blumhouse's Fantasy Island as Mr. Roarke · Adventure Worldwide box office: $49.4M Movie Echo Score: 32 - 2020
Fantasy Island as Mr. Roarke · Fantasy Worldwide box office: $49.4M Movie Echo Score: 34 - 2019
Jexi as Kai · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.34M Movie Echo Score: 47 - 2019
Dora and the Lost City of Gold as Cole · Action Worldwide box office: $121M Movie Echo Score: 75 - 2018
The Mule Drama Worldwide box office: $175M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2018
Next Gen as Momo · Action Worldwide box office: $2.38M Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2018
Extinction as Peter · Action Worldwide box office: $1.45M Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2018
Ant-Man and the Wasp as Luis · Action Worldwide box office: $623M Movie Echo Score: 68 - 2018
A Wrinkle in Time as Red · Adventure Worldwide box office: $133M Movie Echo Score: 48 - 2018
12 Strong as Sam Diller · Action Worldwide box office: $67.4M Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2017
My Little Pony: The Movie as Grubber · Adventure Worldwide box office: $60.3M Movie Echo Score: 54 - 2017
The LEGO Ninjago Movie as Kai · Action Worldwide box office: $124M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2016
Collateral Beauty Drama Worldwide box office: $88.6M - 2015
The Vatican Tapes Thriller Worldwide box office: $13M - 2015
Ant-Man Action Worldwide box office: $519M - 2014
Fury Action Worldwide box office: $212M - 2014
Frontera Drama Worldwide box office: $59.7K - 2014
Cesar Chavez Biography Worldwide box office: $6.97M - 2014
Gracepoint as Mark Solano · Drama - 2013
Gangster Squad Action Worldwide box office: $105M - 2012
End of Watch Drama Worldwide box office: $55.1M - 2012
The Good Doctor Drama Worldwide box office: $51K - 2008
The Lucky Ones Drama Worldwide box office: $288K - 2007
Shooter Action Worldwide box office: $95.7M - 2006
World Trade Center Drama Worldwide box office: $163M - 2006
Fifty Pills as Eduardo · Crime - 2006
Walkout as Sal Castro · Drama - 2005
Sueno as Jimmy · Romance - 2004
The Calcium Kid as Jose Mendez · Comedy Worldwide box office: $109K - 2001
Semper Fi as Douglas Cepeda · Drama - 1998
La Cucaracha as Orderly · Drama Worldwide box office: $14.7K - 1998
Boogie Boy as Drug Dealer · Thriller
Michael Peña: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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28th Film Independent Spirit Awards- Michael Peña: Nominated Best Supporting Male End of Watch
Who Is Michael Peña?
Michael Peña was born in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. in 1976 and is 50 years old. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Michael Peña (/ˈpeɪnjə/; Spanish: [ˈpeɲa]; born January 13, 1976) is a critically acclaimed American actor distinguishing himself with a prolific career in both film and television. Recognized for his roles in renowned films such as Crash (2004), World Trade Center (2006), Shooter (2007), and more. Peña had the title role in Cesar Chavez (2014) and also has been known for his roles in blockbuster films such as American Hustle (2013), The Martian (2015), and the Ant-Man series. His extensive career spans over multiple decades, earning him nominations such as the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance in End of Watch.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents who emigrated from Mexico, Peña grew up in the North Lawndale area and exhibited a keen interest in the performing arts, which led him to pursue a successful acting career. He made his breakthrough appearances in two Best Picture Oscar-winning Paul Haggis-penned films, Million Dollar Baby and Crash. His potent emotional performance in Crash garnered significant attention. After his breakthrough, Peña went on to work in several critically acclaimed and popular movies and TV shows like Narcos: Mexico. Outside of acting, Peña also had a musical stint, forming a rock band called Nico Vega in 2005 which he left later to concentrate on his acting career.
Who Michael Peña Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Michael Peña shares the most films with. Austin Stowell comes first, with 3 films together, followed by David Ayer (3).
Michael Peña: Questions & Answers
How many movies Michael Peña has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Michael Peña been in?
Michael Peña is credited on 44 films, from 1998 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Michael Peña's highest-grossing movie?
Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) is Michael Peña's biggest box office hit, with $623M worldwide, ahead of Ant-Man (2015) ($519M). Across every film with box office figures, Michael Peña's movies have made $2.98B.
Michael Peña's biggest hits What is the best Michael Peña movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Michael Peña's best-rated film is Next Gen (2018) with a score of 85, followed by Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026) (79).
Best Michael Peña movies, ranked Has Michael Peña won an Oscar?
Michael Peña has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Michael Peña has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Michael Peña?
Michael Peña is 50 years old, born on January 13, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S..
What is Michael Peña's newest movie?
The most recent film on Michael Peña's filmography is Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026).
Who does Michael Peña work with most often?
Michael Peña shares the most films with Austin Stowell (3 films), David Ayer (3 films) and Michael Douglas (2 films).
The Best Michael Peña Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 44 credits.
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