Women are directing 15 of this year’s studio releases — the same as 2019 — though they are directing more big-budget tentpoles
Take a look at which films directed or co-directed by women are on this list, unadjusted for inflation. Credit: Comscore
10. “What Women Want” (2000)
Director: Nancy Meyers
Domestic gross: $182.8 million
Paramount
9. “Pitch Perfect 2” (2015)
Director: Elizabeth Banks
Domestic gross: $184.3 million
Universal
8. “Twilight” (2008)
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
Domestic gross: $192.8 million
Summit Entertainment
7. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel” (2009)
Director: Betty Thomas
Domestic gross: $219.6 million
20th Century Fox
6. Brave” (2012″)
Directors: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
Domestic gross: $237.3 million
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5. “Shrek” (2001)
Directors: Vicky Jenson, Andrew Adamson
Domestic gross: $267.7 million
Dreamworks SKG
4. “The Matrix Reloaded” (2003)
Director: Lily Wachowski and Lana Wachowski (billed as Wachowski Bros.)
Domestic gross: $281.5 million
Warner Bros.
3. “Frozen” (2013)
Directors: Jennifer Lee, Chris Buck
Domestic gross: $400.7 million
Disney
2. “Wonder Woman” (2017)
Director: Patty Jenkins
Domestic gross: $412.6 million
Warner Bros.
1. “Captain Marvel (2019)
Director: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Domestic gross: $426.8 million
Marvel
Will Elizabeth Banks’ “Charlie’s Angels” reboot soon join this list of films with female directors (or co-directors)?
Take a look at which films directed or co-directed by women are on this list, unadjusted for inflation. Credit: Comscore
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