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James Wan is a Malaysian-born Australian filmmaker renowned for his contributions to the horror genre. He is the co-creator of the 'Saw' and 'Insidious' franchises and the creator of 'The Conjuring Universe,' which is the highest-grossing horror franchise globally. Beyond horror, Wan has also directed blockbuster action films like 'Furious 7' and 'Aquaman.' He is also the founder of the film and television production company Atomic Monster.

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2004B$1M

Saw Franchise Launch

Co-creates and directs 'Saw', a massive success.

2010A$5M+$4M

Insidious Franchise Creation

Creates the 'Insidious' franchise, gaining more recognition.

2013A$15M+$10M

The Conjuring Universe

Creates 'The Conjuring Universe', huge success.

2015A$30M+$15M

Directs Furious 7

Directs 'Furious 7', a box office hit.

2018A$50M+$20M

Aquaman Directing

Directs 'Aquaman', a major blockbuster.

2021A$70M+$20M

Malignant Horror Film

Releases the horror film Malignant.

2026A$80M+$10M

Master of Horror

Remains a leading figure in horror films.

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Last updated: February 25, 2026