John Musker

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 6 films, with $2,025,942,823 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #80)

Best-known technical roles: Moana (Director), Moana (Story Creator), The Princess and the Frog (Director), The Princess and the Frog (Screenwriter), The Princess and the Frog (Story Creator)

Most productive collaborators: Ron Clements, Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Williams, Temuera Morrison

Born: November 8, 1953 (70 years old)

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Acting Credits
Technical Credits

Career Summary

		Movies	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
In Technical Roles	Director	6	$819,284,296	$1,206,658,527	$2,025,942,823
	Screenwriter	5	$570,527,252	$769,287,959	$1,339,815,211
	Story Creator	3	$391,278,497	$657,646,493	$1,048,924,990
	Producer	2	$255,470,773	$340,379,446	$595,850,219

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office	82	$819,284,296
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600)	590	$255,470,773
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	191	$570,527,252
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	120	$391,278,497
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office	82	$1,206,658,527
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 501-600)	556	$340,379,446
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300)	209	$769,287,959
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	102	$657,646,493
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office	80	$2,025,942,823
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600)	564	$595,850,219
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	187	$1,339,815,211
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	103	$1,048,924,990

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.

Featured Blu-ray and DVD Review: Moana

March 5th, 2017

Moana was the third animated film distributed by Disney this year. All three earned excellent reviews, but Moana was by far the weakest at the box office. Is it also the weakest in terms of quality? More...

2016 Preview: November

November 1st, 2016

October turned out to be a mixed month. On the one hand, not one movie earned $100 million, or even came close. However, it was also a more steady month than last October and the last two weeks really helped 2016 in the year-over-year comparisons. In November, we have five films with at least a shot at $100 million, three of which should have no trouble getting to at least $200 million. A little while ago, I thought Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them would be the biggest hit of the month, but the buzz took a hit recently. More on that below. Meanwhile, Doctor Strange’s reviews are currently 90% positive and that should help it out at the box office. The third very likely $200 million hit is Moana. There is certainly precedent for an animated movie to be a monster hit at this time of year, but there is also a lot of competition. Last November was similar in strength, with five films that earned more than $100 million and two films that earned more than $200 million. None earned more than $300 million, so that’s the goal for this November. If we can get one $300 million and / or three $200 million movies over the month, then it will be seen as a victory. More...

Featured Blu-ray / DVD Review: Aladdin

October 12th, 2015

Aladdin first hit theaters in 1992 and was a smash hit with critics and with moviegoers. Because it is so well-known, I don't think I need to concentrate too much on the plot or the quality of the movie. What is more important is the technical presentation and any additionally extras new to this release. Does the Blu-ray shine in that regard? More...

All Acting Credits

All Technical Credits

Release Date	Title	Role	Domestic Box Office	International Box Office	Worldwide Box Office
Nov 23, 2016	Moana	Director Story by	$248,757,044	$437,370,568	$686,127,612
Nov 25, 2009	The Princess and the Frog	Director Screenwriter Story Creator	$104,400,899	$166,596,479	$270,997,378
Nov 27, 2002	Treasure Planet	Director Screenwriter Story Creator Producer	$38,120,554	$53,679,446	$91,800,000
Jun 13, 1997	Hercules	Director Screenwriter	$99,112,101	$151,587,899	$250,700,000
Nov 11, 1992	Aladdin	Director Producer Screenwriter	$217,350,219	$286,700,000	$504,050,219
Nov 15, 1989	The Little Mermaid	Director Screenwriter	$111,543,479	$110,724,135	$222,267,614

Averages			$136,547,383	$201,109,755	$337,657,137
Totals	6		$819,284,296	$1,206,658,527	$2,025,942,823

Director Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Nov 23, 2016	Moana	$56,631,401	3,875	$248,757,044	$686,127,612	36.3%
Nov 25, 2009	The Princess and the Frog	$786,190	3,475	$104,400,899	$270,997,378	38.5%
Nov 27, 2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
Jun 13, 1997	Hercules	$249,567	2,930	$99,112,101	$250,700,000	39.5%
Nov 11, 1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%
Nov 15, 1989	The Little Mermaid	$6,031,914	2,057	$111,543,479	$222,267,614	50.2%

Averages		$12,663,164	2,983	$136,547,383	$337,657,137	41.5%
Totals	6			$819,284,296	$2,025,942,823

Producer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Nov 27, 2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
Nov 11, 1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%

Averages		$6,139,956	2,779	$127,735,387	$297,925,110	42.3%
Totals	2			$255,470,773	$595,850,219

Writer Credits

Release Date	Title	Opening Weekend	Maximum Theaters	Domestic Box Office	Worldwide Box Office	Domestic Share
Nov 23, 2016	Moana	$56,631,401	3,875	$248,757,044	$686,127,612	36.3%
Nov 25, 2009	The Princess and the Frog	$786,190	3,475	$104,400,899	$270,997,378	38.5%
Nov 27, 2002	Treasure Planet	$12,083,248	3,227	$38,120,554	$91,800,000	41.5%
Jun 13, 1997	Hercules	$249,567	2,930	$99,112,101	$250,700,000	39.5%
Nov 11, 1992	Aladdin	$196,664	2,331	$217,350,219	$504,050,219	43.1%
Nov 15, 1989	The Little Mermaid	$6,031,914	2,057	$111,543,479	$222,267,614	50.2%

Averages		$12,663,164	2,983	$136,547,383	$337,657,137	41.5%
Totals	6			$819,284,296	$2,025,942,823

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists

Record	Rank	Amount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office	82	$819,284,296
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 501-600)	590	$255,470,773
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	191	$570,527,252
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 101-200)	120	$391,278,497
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office	82	$1,206,658,527
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 501-600)	556	$340,379,446
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 201-300)	209	$769,287,959
Top Grossing Story Creator at the International Box Office (Rank 101-200)	102	$657,646,493
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office	80	$2,025,942,823
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 501-600)	564	$595,850,219
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	187	$1,339,815,211
Top Grossing Story Creator at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 101-200)	103	$1,048,924,990