Paul W.S. Anderson: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 12
- on screen
- 1995–2025
- box office
- $1.66B
- average score
- 34
- Born
- March 4, 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Wallsend, Northumberland, England
- Full name
- Paul William Scott Anderson
- Citizenship
- British
- Occupations
- Film director, Producer, Screenwriter
- Years active
- 1990-present
- Spouses
- Milla Jovovich
- Children
- 3
The Best Paul W.S. Anderson Movies
The films of Paul W.S. Anderson that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017) leads with $312M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $312M Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 2017 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $300M Resident Evil: Afterlife 2010 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $240M Resident Evil: Retribution 2012 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $177M AVP: Alien vs. Predator 2004 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $132M The Three Musketeers 2011 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $122M Mortal Kombat 1995 · Action
Paul W.S. Anderson's Career in Numbers
Paul W.S. Anderson's films in numbers — as a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Paul W.S. Anderson works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mortal Kombat (1995) to In the Lost Lands (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Paul W.S. Anderson Movies by Decade
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 5
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Paul W.S. Anderson's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Paul W.S. Anderson Movies by Genre
- Action 11
- Adventure 1
Action is the genre Paul W.S. Anderson has worked in most, with 11 films, ahead of adventure (1).
Paul W.S. Anderson Career Milestones
- First film
- Mortal Kombat 1995
- Biggest box office hit
- Resident Evil: The Final Chapter $312M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Monster Hunter Movie Echo Score 38
- Newest film
- In the Lost Lands 2025
Paul W.S. Anderson Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Paul W.S. Anderson is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 34. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
In the Lost Lands Action Worldwide box office: $6.53M Movie Echo Score: 30 - 2020
Monster Hunter Action Worldwide box office: $42.1M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2017
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter Action Worldwide box office: $312M - 2014
Pompeii Action Worldwide box office: $118M - 2012
Resident Evil: Retribution Action Worldwide box office: $240M - 2011
The Three Musketeers Action Worldwide box office: $132M - 2010
Resident Evil: Afterlife Action Worldwide box office: $300M - 2008
Death Race Action Worldwide box office: $76M - 2004
AVP: Alien vs. Predator Action Worldwide box office: $177M - 2002
Resident Evil Action Worldwide box office: $103M - 1997
Event Horizon Adventure Worldwide box office: $26.7M - 1995
Mortal Kombat Action Worldwide box office: $122M
Who Is Paul W.S. Anderson?
Paul W.S. Anderson was born in Wallsend, Northumberland, England in 1965 and is 61 years old. Credited on films since 1995, as a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Paul William Scott Anderson, an English film director, screenwriter, and producer, is best known for his foray into science fiction films and video game adaptations. His career kickstarted with the British independent film Shopping (1994), which paved the way for his breakthrough success with Mortal Kombat (1995). Anderson's claim to fame is the creation of the first-six live-action films of the Resident Evil film series (2002–2016), starring Milla Jovovich, who became his wife in 2009. His films, such as Event Horizon (1997), Alien vs. Predator (2004), Death Race (2008), and Pompeii (2014) have collectively grossed over $1 billion worldwide. Anderson, along with producer Jeremy Bolt, founded Impact Pictures in 1992, which has since produced most of Anderson's films.
Born in Wallsend, North Tyneside in England, Anderson started making films at the tender age of nine with a Super 8 film camera. As the youngest alumni of the University of Warwick, he graduated with a B.A. degree in film and literature. His professional career began with the British crime drama series El C.I.D.. Anderson has also been credited for inspiring films like Shallow Grave and Trainspotting by Danny Boyle through his film, Shopping.
Paul W.S. Anderson: Questions & Answers
How many movies Paul W.S. Anderson has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Paul W.S. Anderson been in?
Paul W.S. Anderson is credited on 12 films, from 1995 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 Paul W.S. Anderson's highest-grossing movie?
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (2017) is Paul W.S. Anderson's biggest box office hit, with $312M worldwide, ahead of Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010) ($300M). Across every film with box office figures, Paul W.S. Anderson's movies have made $1.66B.
Paul W.S. Anderson's biggest hits What is the best Paul W.S. Anderson movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Paul W.S. Anderson's best-rated film is Monster Hunter (2020) with a score of 38, followed by In the Lost Lands (2025) (30).
Best Paul W.S. Anderson movies, ranked How old is Paul W.S. Anderson?
Paul W.S. Anderson is 61 years old, born on March 4, 1965 in Wallsend, Northumberland, England.
What is Paul W.S. Anderson's newest movie?
The most recent film on Paul W.S. Anderson's filmography is In the Lost Lands (2025), which Paul W.S. Anderson directed.
Who does Paul W.S. Anderson work with most often?
Paul W.S. Anderson shares the most films with Milla Jovovich (5 films) and Michelle Rodriguez (2 films).
The Best Paul W.S. Anderson Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 directing credits.
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