Rank 4: Peter Jackson
- Worldwide box office revenue: 5.577 billion €
- Number of films: 15
- Most successful film: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (983 million €)
It is remarkable that Peter Jackson, a B-movie director, became one of the most successful in his field. Initially, he directed trashy horror films like Braindead, which now have cult status. After the sinister drama Heavenly Creatures, he soon took on the mammoth project The Lord of the Rings.
He filmed all three movies at the same time and even surprised his loyal cast with gifts afterwards. The hard work paid off. The trilogy is not only one of the most financially successful, but also remains immensely popular with fans. Other blockbusters like the The Hobbit trilogy or King Kong could not match the earlier success, but are still worth watching.