Jon M. Chu

Jonathan Murray Chu (born November 2, 1979) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the romantic comedy "Crazy Rich Asians" (2018) and the musical fantasy "Wicked" (2024), the former being one of the first films by a major Hollywood studio to feature a majority cast of Asian descent. For his direction for "Wicked," Chu won the National Board of Review Award for Best Director and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Director.

An alumnus of the USC School of Cinematic Arts, other films he has directed often include musical elements, including the dance films "Step Up 2: The Streets" (2008) and "Step Up 3D" (2010), the musicals "Jem and the Holograms" (2015) and "In the Heights" (2021), as well as the live concert films "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" (2011) and "Justin Bieber's Believe" (2013).

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Jon M. Chu is known for work in directing across film and television.

New Release currently presents 29 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Tribeca 25 (2026), Wicked: For Good - A Sneak Peek (2025), Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025), Defying Gravity: The Curtain Rises on Wicked (2024), Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché (2018), The Daily Show (1996), The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022).

The recorded credits span 1944 to 2026, including 15 movies and 14 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.

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