
Michael Dougherty
WritingAbout Michael Dougherty
Michael Patrick Dougherty (born October 28, 1974) is an American writer, director, animator, and producer known for his work in a variety of genre films, both big and small. Beginning his career as an animator and illustrator, Dougherty’s animated work was featured on MTV, Nickelodeon, and a line of "twisted" greeting cards published by NobleWorks. He then co-wrote the blockbuster films X2 and Superman Returns before making his directorial debut with the horror comedy Trick ‘r Treat (2009). Dougherty then directed and co-wrote the holiday horror comedy Krampus (2015). Dougherty co-wrote and directed the blockbuster Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) and co-wrote the story for its sequel, Godzilla vs. Kong (2021). Collectively, Dougherty's work has grossed over two billion dollars at the box office. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michael Dougherty, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Best Michael Dougherty Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Michael Dougherty's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michael Dougherty.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Making Mothra | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Godzilla 2.0 | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Creating Ghidorah | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Reimagining Rodan | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Monsters are Real | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Fighter Pilot (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | We Come In Pieces: The Rebirth of the Horror Anthology Film | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Requiem for Krypton: Making 'Superman Returns' | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Science of Superman | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Second Uncanny Issue of X-Men! Making X2 | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | X2 | Surgeon | Hit | Similar → |
Michael Dougherty - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Michael Dougherty?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michael Dougherty is "Godzilla: King of The Monsters- The Antarctic Base" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Michael Dougherty acted in?
Michael Dougherty has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Michael Dougherty?
Other notable films include "Making Mothra", "Godzilla: King of the Monsters - Godzilla 2.0", and "Look, Up in the Sky! The Amazing Story of Superman".




