Joseph Kosinski is a visionary director whose uncompromising artistic vision has swiftly made a profound impact on the film industry's collective consciousness. With a cumulative global box office total of $2.2 billion, his four feature films have garnered widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.
Kosinski's directorial debut, the visually stunning "Tron: Legacy", released by Walt Disney Studios, grossed a staggering $400 million and earned an Academy Award nomination for Sound Editing, as well as a Grammy nomination for the groundbreaking score by the legendary electronic music duo Daft Punk.
For his sophomore feature, Kosinski directed and produced the original science-fiction thriller "Oblivion", starring Academy Award-winning actor Tom Cruise and the esteemed Morgan Freeman, for Universal Pictures. The film's haunting score by the French electronic music group M83 contributed to its $288 million worldwide gross.
Kosinski's third feature, the critically acclaimed drama "Only The Brave", released by Black Label Media and Columbia Pictures, boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Josh Brolin, Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, and the iconic Jeff Bridges.
The director's fourth feature, the highly anticipated "Top Gun: Maverick", reunites him with Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, and Jennifer Connelly. The film's massive commercial success, grossing $1.5 billion worldwide, was accompanied by numerous accolades, including the National Board of Review's Best Film award and six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture. Additionally, Kosinski received a nomination for Best Director from the Directors Guild of America.
Kosinski's latest release, the thought-provoking "Spiderhead", a Netflix original film, is based on the acclaimed short story by George Saunders. The film, starring Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett, debuted at the top of the streaming service and surpassed 100 million total view hours within its first 100 days.
The director is currently working on his upcoming film, "F1", in partnership with Apple Original Films, Warner Brothers, Bruckheimer Films, Plan B, and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton. The film, starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, and Javier Bardem, is scheduled for release in June 2025.
Before pursuing a career in filmmaking, Kosinski received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and a Master's degree in Architecture from Columbia University.
