Jon Favreau
An American filmmaker, actor, and producer, he began his career in the 1990s, gaining recognition with his role in "Swingers," which he also wrote. Transitioning to directing, he achieved mainstream success with "Elf" in 2003. His direction of "Iron Man" (2008) and its sequel revitalized the superhero genre, launching the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Known for blending humor and action, he also directed "The Jungle Book" and "The Lion King" remakes. He created and produces the acclaimed series "The Mandalorian."
Movies directed by Jon Favreau
THE LION KING: HAKUNA MATATA
The Lion King: Hakuna Matata is a visually stunning live-action remake of the beloved animated classic. Follow Simba, a young lion prince, as he...
IRON MAN 2
Iron Man 2, released in 2010, is a superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Iron Man. The movie is a sequel to the 2008 film Iron Man and...
THE CHEF
The movie 'Chef' follows the story of Carl Casper, a talented chef working in a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. After a public altercation with a...
ZATHURA: A SPACE ADVENTURE
Zathura: A Space Adventure is a 2005 science fiction adventure film that follows the story of two young brothers, Walter and Danny, who discover a...
THE MANDALORIAN
The Mandalorian is a space Western television series that follows the adventures of a lone bounty hunter in the outer reaches of the galaxy. Set after...
IRON MAN
After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil forces and save...
THE JUNGLE BOOK
The Jungle Book is a visually stunning live-action reimagining of the classic tale about a young boy raised by wolves in the jungle. Mowgli must...
CHEF
Chef is a 2014 American comedy-drama film about a professional chef, Carl Casper, who quits his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant after a public...
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