Ryan Coogler

Ryan Kyle Coogler (born May 23, 1986) is an American filmmaker. His accolades include an Academy Award, a British Academy Film Award, a Grammy Award, a Golden Globe Award, four Black Reel Awards, and ten NAACP Image Awards. Coogler directed a few short films at the USC School of Cinematic Arts before his feature-length debut with Fruitvale Station (2013). He then transitioned to directing and writing franchise films such as the Rocky series spinoff Creed...

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2026

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'Animorphs' TV Series in Development at Disney+, Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media to Produce (EXCLUSIVE)3 Apr 2026

Ludwig Göransson, and the Perfection of Sound16 Mar 2026

Ryan Coogler: from indie to blockbuster to Oscar15 Mar 2026

BAFTA Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Takes Best Film — Full Winners List22 Feb 2026

2026 Grammys: See The Full Winners & Nominees List+ 2 events1 Feb 2026

Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Becomes Most-Nominated Film by a Black Director in BAFTA History28 Jan 2026

Writers Guild Awards Nominations: 'If I Had Legs I'd Kick You,' 'Weapons,' 'Bugonia,' 'Frankenstein' Among Nominees27 Jan 2026

Oscar Nominations: 'Sinners' Breaks Record With 1622 Jan 2026

The 98th Academy Awards | (2026)+ 15 events22 Jan 2026

Nominace na Oscary ovládl thriller Hříšníci, posbíral jich rekordních šestnáct22 Jan 2026

'Sinners' Wins Two Golden Globes, Upset By 'Hamnet' For Best Drama11 Jan 2026

Producers Guild Awards Nominations: Season's Heavy Hitters & One Big Surprise Vying For Top Film Prize9 Jan 2026

DGA Awards Movie Nominees: Anderson, Coogler, Del Toro, Safdie And Zhao8 Jan 2026

Critics Choice Awards: Full Winners List4 Jan 2026

2025

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Ryan Coogler Confirms 'Black Panther 3' Is His "Next Movie"15 Nov 2025

Ryan Coogler on Screening 'Sinners' in a Cemetery, Michael B. Jordan Oscar Buzz and Rebooting 'X-Files' for His Mom: 'I Want to Do Right by Her and the Fans'20 Oct 2025

Why The New MCU Show Purposely Avoided Recasting Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa Explained17 Sep 2025

How a 2017 Documentary Lent 'Sinners' Its Chinese American History3 Jul 2025

Marvel's Black Panther 3 Director Ryan Coogler Responds to Questions Around Ironheart's Future, Whether Its Characters Might Return, and a Potential Season 2: 'I Don't Know Jack S**t'3 Jul 2025

'Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time' Trailer Shows the Resilience of Survivors During and After the 2005 Tragedy26 Jun 2025

Sinners: Big, Bold Blues and Blood15 Jun 2025

'Sinners' Goes Beyond Horror and the Blues for Clarksdale, Miss.4 Jun 2025

Celebrating Ryan Coogler's 39th birthday and his journey23 May 2025

Ryan Coogler's Road to "Sinners"28 Apr 2025

Ryan Coogler says he was $200,000 in debt when he made 'Creed'—now 'Sinners' could pay him for the rest of his life25 Apr 2025

Ben Stiller, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Joe Russo and More Defend 'Sinners' After Variety Criticizes Film's Box Office Performance22 Apr 2025

Sinners Consultant Dolly Li Explains Inclusion of Chinese Delta Community22 Apr 2025

I Want What They Have: Ryan and Zinzi Coogler21 Apr 2025

Sinners Director Shares Exciting Update on His X-Files Reboot, Original Star's Return Teased18 Apr 2025

2024

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'Black Panther' 3: Denzel Washington Says Ryan Coogler Is Writing Role for Him in Next Film+ 1 event12 Nov 2024

Ryan Coogler & Michael B. Jordan Warner Bros Event Movie Sets Spring 2025 Release19 Mar 2024

Marvel Exec Offers Major Update on Black Panther TV Series4 Jan 2024

2023

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2024 GRAMMY Nominations: See The Full Nominees List+ 1 event10 Nov 2023

Ludwig Göransson on what inspired his music for 'Oppenheimer' and more+ 2 events21 Jul 2023

'Steph Curry: Underrated' Documentary Sets Theatrical And Apple TV+ Date14 Apr 2023

The X-Files Returns? Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler Eyes 'Diverse' Reboot of Classic Sci-Fi Series28 Mar 2023

Angela Bassett, Beyonce Top 2023 NAACP Image Awards (Full List of Winners)26 Feb 2023

SCA Board of Councilors Welcomes Home Powerhouse Alumni for a New Era of Leadership and Impact2 Feb 2023

2022

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Ryan Coogler – The Oakland Artists Project24 Dec 2022

Rihanna Could Earn Her First Oscar Nomination with 'Lift Me Up'28 Oct 2022

Marvel's 'Ironheart' Finds Its Directors While Ryan Coogler Boards as Executive Producer11 Apr 2022

'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Was Mistaken for a Bank Robber: 'This Situation Should Never Have Happened'9 Mar 2022

Black Panther Ryan Coogler director mistaken for bank robber9 Mar 2022

'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken for Bank Robber in Atlanta9 Mar 2022

2021

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Breaking Down T'Challa Star-Lord with 'What If...?' Head Writer A. C. Bradley – Exclusive Interview18 Aug 2021

Ryan and Zinzi Coogler, Ludwig Göransson Among Partners Expanding Proximity Media15 Apr 2021

Oakland Native Ryan Coogler Makes History With Oscar Nomination for 'Judas and the Black Messiah'15 Mar 2021

The full list of 2021 Oscar nominations15 Mar 2021

Michael B. Jordan to Make Directorial Debut With 'Creed III,' Set for Thanksgiving 2022 Release10 Mar 2021

'Black Panther' Helmer Ryan Coogler Stakes His Proximity Media Banner To 5-Year Exclusive Disney Television Deal; Wakanda Series In Works For Disney+1 Feb 2021

2020

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Ryan Coogler Can't Wait To Have Daughters With His Wife Zinzi For A Very Adorable Reason24 Oct 2020

Marshawn Lynch, J.Cole & Ryan Cooglar conversation from MLK Now 2020.21 Jan 2020

2019

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Why Warner Bros. Hasn't Found LeBron James' Space Jam Team Yet10 Apr 2019

NAACP Awards: 'Black-ish,' 'Black Panther' Top Winners List30 Mar 2019

Ryan Coogler & MACRO Set Black Panthers Pic With Warner Bros; Daniel Kaluuya & Lakeith Stanfield In Talks To Star19 Feb 2019

2018

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EW's Entertainers of the Year: How the women of Black Panther inspired generations29 Nov 2018

Ryan Coogler Signs on to Write and Direct 'Black Panther' Sequel11 Oct 2018

LeBron James, Ryan Coogler to team up for 'Space Jam' sequel19 Sep 2018

Black Panther, a socio-political Marvel9 May 2018

Black Panther: Ryan Coogler's directors statement – ESPN Video3 May 2018

Kevin Feige Says 'Black Panther 2' Will Happen When Ryan Coogler Wants It to Happen23 Apr 2018

Ryan Coogler: The World's 100 Most Influential People18 Apr 2018

MLK Now | Campaign for Black Male Achievement12 Mar 2018

How 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler went from living in his car to becoming Marvel's youngest filmmaker23 Feb 2018

With $218 Million Haul, 'Black Panther' Smashes Box Office Records18 Feb 2018

Black Panther (2018)16 Feb 2018

Ryan Coogler is the New Steven Spielberg: 'Black Panther' Cements the Rise of Hollywood's Commercial Auteur16 Feb 2018

Perspective | 'Black Panther' is a milestone in African Americans' search for home16 Feb 2018

‘Black Panther’ is a milestone in African Americans’ search for home16 Feb 2018

Ryan Coogler is the New Steven Spielberg: ‘Black Panther’ Cements the Rise of Hollywood’s Commercial Auteur16 Feb 2018

The Ascent of ‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler15 Feb 2018

Why 'Black Panther' Is a Defining Moment for Black America12 Feb 2018

2017

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Marvel Studios Begins Production On 'Black Panther'26 Jan 2017

2016

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How "Creed" Auteur Ryan Coogler Punches Through The Hollywood Mold16 May 2016

Michael B. Jordan Joins Marvel's 'Black Panther' (Exclusive)13 May 2016

'Black Panther': Kevin Feige Reveals Ryan Coogler Is Co-Writing; Talks Filming Dates11 Apr 2016

'Creed: nascido para lutar' merece o cinturão do primeiro 'Rocky' - G1 já viu12 Jan 2016

'Pantera Negra': Marvel confirma Ryan Coogler na direção do filme11 Jan 2016

2015

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How 'Creed' Director Ryan Coogler Brought Rocky Back to Life21 Dec 2015

Getting the 'Rocky' spinoff 'Creed' made was a real underdog story for director Ryan Coogler24 Nov 2015

Michael B. Jordan Gives Millennials Their 'Rocky' With 'Creed'28 Oct 2015

Marvel Studios Phase 3 Update8 Oct 2015

Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema17 Jun 2015

2014

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NAACP Image Awards: The Winners22 Feb 2014

2013

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These Are the 30 People Under 30 Changing the World Read more: Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler5 Dec 2013

These Are the 30 People Under 30 Changing the World5 Dec 2013

Fruitvale Station26 Jul 2013

'Fruitvale Station' Duo Ryan Coogler And Michael B. Jordan Team With Sly Stallone On MGM 'Rocky' Spinoff 'Creed'24 Jul 2013

'Fruitvale Station' Team Eyeing 'Rocky' Spin-Off 'Creed' With MGM24 Jul 2013

'Fruitvale Station' humanizes a man behind the headlines18 Jul 2013

The Unbelievable Story Of Ryan Coogler, Who Made The Most Important Movie Of The Year12 Jul 2013

The Unbelievable Story Of Ryan Coogler, Who Made The Most Important Movie Of The Year12 Jul 2013

'Fruitvale Station' Is Based on the Story of Oscar Grant III11 Jul 2013

Ryan Coogler and the 'Fruitvale Station' effect7 Jul 2013

A Man's Death, a Career's Birth30 Jun 2013

2013 Official Selection+ 3 events18 Apr 2013

Sundance Awards: Both Ryan Coogler Drama 'Fruitvale,' Doc 'Blood Brother' Nab Grand Jury and Audience Awards UPDATED27 Jan 2013

Sundance Awards: Both Ryan Coogler Drama ‘Fruitvale,’ Doc ‘Blood Brother’ Nab Grand Jury and Audience Awards UPDATED27 Jan 2013

Sundance Awards: Both Ryan Coogler Drama ‘Fruitvale,’ Doc ‘Blood Brother’ Nab Grand Jury and Audience Awards UPDATED27 Jan 2013

Sundance 2013: 'Fruitvale' director Ryan Coogler on the life and death of Oscar Grant26 Jan 2013

Sundance 2013: 'Fruitvale' wins Grand Jury Prize26 Jan 2013

Fruitvale: Ryan Coogler's Debut Film on Bay Area Police Slaying of Oscar Grant the Buzz of Sundance25 Jan 2013

Sundance: The Weinstein Company Acquires 'Fruitvale'21 Jan 2013

Sundance: The Weinstein Company Acquires ‘Fruitvale’21 Jan 2013

Fruitvale: Sundance Review20 Jan 2013

'Fruitvale Station's' Ryan Coogler, the message maker19 Jan 2013

'Fruitvale Station's' Ryan Coogler, the message maker19 Jan 2013

2012

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Ryan Coogler19 Jul 2012

25 New Faces of Independent Film: Ryan Coogler19 Jul 2012

2010

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DGA Announces Winners of 16th Annual Student Filmmakers Awards3 Nov 2010

2004

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End of SMC football saddens prep coaches4 Mar 2004

Undated

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'Straight Outta Compton,' 'Empire,' Michael B. Jordan Top NAACP Image Awards

Films directed by Ryan Coogler

25 ESPN.cpm: Ryan Coogler Stats

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Watch 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler's Very First Cinematic Effort, 'Locks' - Blavity

Fig (Short 2010) - Awards - IMDb

From Page to Stage to Screen: Playwright Carol Lashof and filmmaker Ryan Coogler talk about his screen adaptation of her play, "Gap."

Fruitvale Station (2013) – Box Office Mojo

Fruitvale Station

2013 Film Critic Top Ten Lists

Space Jam: A New Legacy | Rotten Tomatoes

Sinners

Ryan Coogler explains the personal reason he fought to own the rights to his new movie 'Sinners' and none of his other films

'Black Panther's Ryan Coogler Might Soon Be Our Greatest Working American Director

The Ascent of 'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler

15 Things You Didn't Know About 'Fruitvale' Director Ryan Coogler & Tyree Black

How Sinners Director Ryan Coogler and Wife Zinzi's Relationship Went from College Sweethearts to Hollywood Power Couple

'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Wrongly Targeted As Bank Robber

'Soul' Filmmakers on Alternate Endings and the Meryl Streep Movie That Influenced the Story

Ryan Coogler Movies & TV Shows List

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ديسكوغز | Ryan Coogler

Fruitvale Station's success a 'surprise' for first-time director Ryan Coogler en-GB

Ryan Kyle Coogler, Born 05/23/1986 in California

Ryan Kyle Coogler, Born 05/23/1986 in California | CaliforniaBirthIndex.org

How 'Creed' Director Ryan Coogler Brought Rocky Back to Life

93rd Academy Awards+ 9 events

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Eyes of Wakanda Season 1 (2025) | Synopsis, Cast & Characters | Marvel

"Fruitvale Station" refaz tragédia de jovem negro com rigor documental - Cinema - iG

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RYAN COOGLER TO DIRECT MARVEL'S 'BLACK PANTHER'

Getting the 'Rocky' spinoff 'Creed' made was a real underdog story for director Ryan Coogler