Gareth Edwards

Biography

Gareth Edwards is a British filmmaker and visual effects artist renowned for his ability to blend indie sensibilities with massive blockbuster scale. After launching his career with the low-budget, self-produced sci-fi film Monsters (2010), he became a go-to director for launching or resurrecting major franchises, successfully helming Godzilla (2014) and the Star Wars prequel Rogue One (2016). In 2026, Edwards is celebrating another major commercial victory. He directed the 2025 blockbuster "Jurassic World Rebirth", which grossed nearly $870 million worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of the year. Released in July 2025, the film starred Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey, and was praised for its "stripped-down, survivalist" approach, returning the franchise to its tense roots. In January 2026, the film earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects, marking the first time a Jurassic film has been recognized by the Academy since 1997. Following this success, reports confirmed in late 2025 that Edwards is in final negotiations to direct the sequel to Rebirth, with Universal Pictures eager to retain his vision for the next chapter. Prior to his dinosaur era, Edwards wrote, directed, and produced the original sci-fi epic "The Creator" (2023), which was widely acclaimed for its innovative visual effects achieved on a modest budget.