Destin Daniel Cretton

Cretton at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con

Destin Yori Daniel Cretton (Born November 23, 1978) is an American filmmaker and director, known for his work on emotionally compelling and socially conscious films. He gained recognition with movies like Short Term 12 (2013), which was critically acclaimed and showcased his talent for storytelling and character development. Cretton has also directed The Glass Castle (2017), an adaptation of Jeannette Walls' memoir, and Just Mercy (2019), a legal drama starring Michael B. Jordan and Jamie Foxx, based on the true story of Bryan Stevenson’s work to combat wrongful convictions. He is also best known for directing the Marvel Studios movie Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).


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