James Wan

James Wan (born 26 February 1977) is an Australian filmmaker known for his significant contributions to the horror genre as the co-creator of the Saw and Insidious franchises and the creator of The Conjuring Universe. The latter stands as the highest-grossing horror franchise at over $2 billion. Wan is also the founder of film and television production company Atomic Monster. He began his career with the Saw franchise, making his directorial debut in 2004. The franchise was a commercial success, grossing more than $1 billion globally. After a period of setbacks, he found renewed success with the Insidious series, and later the Conjuring series, both of which garnered critical and commercial acclaim. In addition to horror, Wan has also directed action and superhero films, including Furious 7 and DC Extended Universe's Aquaman and its sequel. Both Furious 7 and Aquaman grossed over $1 billion, making Wan the eighth director with two films to reach this milestone. As of 2021, he is the 16th highest-grossing director of all time, with his films grossing over $3.7 billion worldwide. Wan's impressive career in the film industry spans decades, demonstrating his unique ability to create commercially successful films across a range of genres.