UPDATED April 2026
For decades, Black filmmakers have been told their stories don’t travel, their budgets don’t justify the returns, or their names can’t carry blockbusters. Time and time again, they’ve proven that narrative wrong—with receipts to match.
This week, that legacy grows once again as Tyree Dillihay joins an increasingly rare group of filmmakers after GOAT officially crossed the $100 million domestic box office mark. With this milestone, Dillihay becomes the 19th Black director in history to reach this benchmark, further reinforcing the continued commercial impact of Black storytellers across theatrical releases.
As the film continues its global run, GOAT—an original animated feature—adds to a growing list of projects proving that audiences are showing up for fresh concepts, new worlds, and original storytelling beyond franchise filmmaking.
As we celebrate this achievement, we recognize the Black directors whose work has surpassed the $100 million domestic threshold, paving the way for diverse stories to thrive and expand within mainstream cinema.
Antoine Fuqua – 3 Films
- Michael (2026)
Domestic: $115.9M | Worldwide: $237M - The Equalizer (2014)
Domestic: $101.5M | Worldwide: $192.3M - The Equalizer 2 (2018)
Domestic: $102.1M | Worldwide: $190.4M
Tyree Dillihay – 1 Film
- GOAT (2026)
Domestic: $103M | Worldwide: $185M
Julius Onah – 1 Film
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025)
Domestic: $200M | Worldwide: $414M
Ryan Coogler – 4 Films
- Sinners (2025)
Domestic: $122.5M | Worldwide: $161M
Note: The numbers will rise - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
Domestic: $453.8M | Worldwide: $859.2M - Black Panther (2018)
Domestic: $700.4M | Worldwide: $1.35B - Creed (2015)
Domestic: $109.8M | Worldwide: $174.2M
F. Gary Gray – 3 Films
- The Fate of the Furious (2017)
Domestic: $226.0M | Worldwide: $1.24B - Straight Outta Compton (2015)
Domestic: $161.2M | Worldwide: $201.6M - The Italian Job (2003)
Domestic: $106.1M | Worldwide: $176.1M
Jordan Peele – 3 Films
- Get Out (2017)
Domestic: $176.0M | Worldwide: $255.7M - Us (2019)
Domestic: $175.0M | Worldwide: $255.1M - Nope (2022)
Domestic: $123.3M | Worldwide: $171.2M
Tim Story – 3 Films
- Fantastic Four (2005)
Domestic: $154.7M | Worldwide: $333.5M - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007)
Domestic: $131.9M | Worldwide: $301.9M - Ride Along (2014)
Domestic: $134.2M | Worldwide: $154.5M
Michael B. Jordan – 1 Film
- Creed III (2023)
Domestic: $156.2M | Worldwide: $275.2M
John Singleton – 1 Film
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)
Domestic: $127.2M | Worldwide: $236.4M
Ava DuVernay – 1 Film
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Domestic: $100.5M | Worldwide: $133.4M
Peter Ramsey (Co-director) – 1 Film
- Rise of the Guardians (2012)
Domestic: $103M | Worldwide: $306M - Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018)
Domestic: $190.2M | Worldwide: $375.5M
Kemp Powers (Co-director) – 1 Film
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023)
Domestic: $381.3M | Worldwide: $690.5M
Keenan Ivory Wayans – 1 Film
- Scary Movie (2000)
Domestic: $157.0M | Worldwide: $278.0M
Barry Jenkins – 1 Film
- Mufasa: The Lion King (2024)
Domestic: $254.5M | Worldwide: $722M
Steven Caple Jr. – 1 Film
- Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Domestic: $157.3M | Worldwide: $284.3M - Creed II (2018)
Domestic: $115.7M | Worldwide: $214.1M
Lee Daniels – 1 Film
- Lee Daniels’ The Butler (2013)
Domestic: $116.6M | Worldwide: $176.6M
Malcolm D. Lee – 1 Film
- Girls Trip (2017)
Domestic: $140.0M | Worldwide: $140.5M
Clark Johnson – 1 Film
- S.W.A.T. (2003)
Domestic: $116.9M | Worldwide: $207.2M
Sidney Poitier – 1 Film
- Stir Crazy (1980)
Domestic: $101.3M | Worldwide: N/A
Note: Worldwide box office data for “Stir Crazy” is not available.