Destin Daniel Cretton

Destin Daniel Cretton is an acclaimed American filmmaker, screenwriter and producer known for his character-driven storytelling and versatile work across film and television. He gained widespread recognition with 'Short Term 12' (2013), the critically acclaimed drama starring Brie Larson, and further established his reputation with films including 'The Glass Castle' (2017) and 'Just Mercy' (2019), which he co-wrote and directed with Andrew Lanham. Cretton subsequently made the transition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' (2021), becoming one of the first Asian-American filmmakers to direct a Marvel Studios film.In addition to his film work, Cretton has worked as a producer and director on television productions including 'American Born Chinese' and 'Wonder Man'. His versatility as a filmmaker is further reflected in his work as a screenwriter and producer, where he has consistently combined personal and socially engaged stories with large-scale productions. With his direction of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (2026), Cretton continues his work with Marvel Studios while expanding his body of work within one of the world's most prominent film franchises.

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