J. J. Abrams

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Abrams's films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide, placing him among the top-grossing directors in history. He is one of the few directors to have helmed both a Star Trek and a Star Wars film. His television series Lost won multiple Emmys and became a cultural touchstone. He has been described as one of the most successful and influential figures in contemporary popular entertainment.

AwardsAbrams has won multiple Emmy Awards for Lost, including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for the pilot episode. He also won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Drama for Lost. His work has been recognized with numerous other nominations across film and television.

Honours & Distinctions

Tenth highest-grossing film director of all time

Box office figures·2025

His films have grossed over $4 billion worldwide, not adjusted for inflation.

Rankings & Lists

#10

Highest-grossing film directors

Box Office Mojo·2025

Magazine Covers

The Guardian / The Observer

2013-04-07

JJ Abrams: the man who boldly goes…

Business Insider

2016-05-01

How filmmaker JJ Abrams became this generation's Steven Spielberg

Records & Feats

First director to helm both a Star Trek and a Star Wars film

Career Milestone·2015

Abrams directed the 2009 Star Trek reboot and 2015's Star Wars: The Force Awakens, a unique achievement in blockbuster cinema.

Highest-grossing film directed by Abrams

Box Office·2015

Star Wars: The Force Awakens grossed over $2 billion worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of his career.