Jon M. Chu
Nov 2, 1979 (46)
Palo Alto, California, USA
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Jon M. Chu was born in Palo Alto, California, USA and works as a director. They directed the film Now You See Me 2, one of their most celebrated works. Other titles of theirs include G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Crazy Rich Asians. They have directed 28 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like romance, drama.
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Jon M. Chu
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Jon M. Chu was born in Palo Alto, California, USA and works as a director. They directed the film Now You See Me 2, one of their most celebrated works. Other titles of theirs include G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Crazy Rich Asians. They have directed 28 films and 2 TV productions, working mainly across genres like romance, drama.
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Wicked: One Wonderful Night
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
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2028
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Wicked: For Good
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2025
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Wicked
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2024
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Thai Cave Rescue
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In the Heights
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2021
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Home Before Dark
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Good Trouble
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2019–
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Crazy Rich Asians
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2018
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Now You See Me 2
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2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jon M. Chu and where are they from?
Jon M. Chu is 46 years old, born on November 2, 1979 in Palo Alto, California, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jon M. Chu?
Jon M. Chu is best known for directing Now You See Me 2, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Crazy Rich Asians.
How many movies has Jon M. Chu directed?
Over a 25-year career (since 2001), Jon M. Chu has directed or written 28 films and worked on 4 TV shows.
What was Jon M. Chu's first movie?
The career of Jon M. Chu began with Play-Doh ().
What is Jon M. Chu's most recent movie or series?
Jon M. Chu's most recent release is Wicked: For Good, which premiered on November 19, 2025.
What TV shows has Jon M. Chu created or directed?
On television, Jon M. Chu has appeared in Home Before Dark, Good Trouble, Thai Cave Rescue, The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers.
Does Jon M. Chu have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Jon M. Chu's upcoming work includes: Oh, the Places You'll Go! (2028).
Jon M. Chu
1979-11-02 · Palo Alto, California, USA
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).Jon M. Chu, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.