Akiva Schaffer

Best known as a Director based on credits in that role in 5 films, with $193,092,534 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #832)
Best-known technical roles: The Naked Gun (Director), The Naked Gun (Screenwriter), The Naked Gun (Executive Producer), The Watch (Director), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (Director)
Best-known acting roles: Toga #2 (Neighbors), Casual Wanker #3 (The Watch), Lawrence (Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping)
Born: December 1, 1977 (47 years old)
                                    

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  4. Technical Credits

Career Summary


  MoviesDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
As an ActorSupporting3$184,439,800$153,634,673$338,074,473
Leading1$9,496,130$40,990$9,537,120
In Technical RolesDirector5$110,434,858$82,657,676$193,092,534
Producer4$10,011,895$2,027,165$12,039,060
Executive Producer3$61,172,996$49,510,704$110,683,700
Screenwriter2$62,143,526$49,447,399$111,590,925

Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,229 $9,496,130
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,077 $193,935,930
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,267 $40,990
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,742 $153,675,663
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,842 $9,537,120
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,876 $347,611,593
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 702 $110,434,858
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,083 $61,172,996
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,492 $10,011,895
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,765 $62,143,526
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 965 $82,657,676
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,387 $49,510,704
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,279 $2,027,165
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,263 $49,447,399
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 832 $193,092,534
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,269 $110,683,700
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,488 $12,039,060
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,020 $111,590,925

See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.


Theater counts: New challengers step up, but The Fantastic Four holds its ground as the widest release

July 31st, 2025

The Fantastic Four: First Steps

The Fantastic Four: First Steps soared out of the gate with an impressive $118 million haul at the domestic box office in its opening weekend, cementing its status as a summer blockbuster heavyweight. The reboot’s strong debut gave Marvel’s first family a commanding lead, but the road ahead isn’t without obstacles. This weekend brings fresh competition in the form of The Naked Gun, a slapstick revival aiming to tickle audiences, and The Bad Guys 2, the animated sequel with a loyal following and plenty of momentum. With these newcomers entering the fray, The Fantastic Four will need to hold its ground to stay on top of the box office charts. More...

2016 Preview: June

June 1st, 2016

Finding Dory

May was great, as long as you don't compare it to last May. Captain America: Civil War was a monster hit and is closing in on $400 million, while both X-Men: Apocalypse and The Angry Birds Movie will earn over $100 million. Looking ahead, every week in June, there is one movie that should top $100 million; however, only Finding Dory is expected to make more than $200 million. In fact, that film is expected to make close to $400 million domestically and over $1 billion worldwide. Last June, there were two monster hits, Inside Out and Jurassic World, plus one $100 million hit, Spy. I don't see how 2016 will top that. Even if every film with a shot at $100 million gets to that milestone, 2016 still might not top last year's pace. Fortunately, 2016 does have a large lead and that could be enough to keep 2016 ahead of 2015's pace in the year-over-year competition. It could be really close at the end of the month, on the other hand. More...

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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Jul 13, 20187 Splinters in Time McFly
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… Lawrence $9,496,130$40,990$9,537,120
May 9, 2014Neighbors Toga #2 $150,086,800$120,857,628$270,944,428
Jul 27, 2012The Watch Casual Wanker #3 $34,353,000$32,777,045$67,130,045
 
Averages $64,645,310$51,225,221$115,870,531
Totals 4 $193,935,930$153,675,663$347,611,593


Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… $4,698,7152,313$9,496,130$9,537,12099.6%
 
Averages $4,698,7152,313$9,496,130$9,537,12099.6%
Totals 1 $9,496,130$9,537,120


Supporting Roles


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Jul 13, 20187 Splinters in Time
May 9, 2014Neighbors $49,033,9153,311$150,086,800$270,944,42855.4%
Jul 27, 2012The Watch $12,750,2973,168$34,353,000$67,130,04551.2%
 
Averages $30,892,1063,240$92,219,900$169,037,23753.3%
Totals 3 $184,439,800$338,074,473

Latest Ranking on All Acting Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 4,201-4,300) 4,229 $9,496,130
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,301-9,400) 9,362 $184,439,800
Top Live Action Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 9,001-9,100) 9,062 $193,935,930
Top Above the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,601-7,700) 7,692 $9,496,130
Top Below the Line Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 7,801-7,900) 7,899 $184,439,800
Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 10,001-10,100) 10,077 $193,935,930
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,201-8,300) 8,267 $40,990
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 14,501-14,600) 14,525 $153,634,673
Top Above the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 17,501-17,600) 17,521 $40,990
Top Below the Line Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,894 $153,634,673
Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 15,701-15,800) 15,742 $153,675,663
Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 5,801-5,900) 5,842 $9,537,120
Top 100 Stars in Supporting Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,901-12,000) 11,970 $338,074,473
Top Live Action Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 11,501-11,600) 11,509 $347,611,593
Top Above the Line Stars at the Wordwide Box Office (Rank 10,501-10,600) 10,583 $9,537,120
Top Below the Line Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,401-10,500) 10,424 $338,074,473
Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 12,801-12,900) 12,876 $347,611,593
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Based on Web Series Movies 3 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for Based on Web Series Movies 11 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Based on Web Series Movies 11 $9,537,120
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,760 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 7,501-7,600) 7,515 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,213 $9,537,120
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 2,601-2,700) 2,611 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,501-5,600) 5,580 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) 3,734 $9,537,120
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,401-1,500) 1,487 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,300 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,940 $9,537,120
Top Domestic Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 1,901-2,000) 1,978 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 3,201-3,300) 3,213 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,422 $9,537,120
Top Domestic Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 984 $9,496,130
Top International Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 801-900) 806 $40,990
Top Worldwide Leading Stars for Universal Movies (Rank 901-1,000) 992 $9,537,120

All Technical Credits



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Release
Date		TitleRoleDomestic
Box Office		International
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office
Aug 1, 2025The Naked Gun Director
Screenwriter
Executive Producer		 $52,647,396$49,406,409$102,053,805
Jan 3, 2024Self Reliance Executive Producer
May 20, 2022Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Range… Director
Aug 7, 2020I Used to Go Here Producer $18,340$18,340
Jul 10, 2020Palm Springs Producer $1,818,417$1,818,417
Jul 28, 2017Brigsby Bear Producer $515,765$149,418$665,183
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Never S… Director
Producer
Screenwriter		 $9,496,130$40,990$9,537,120
Jul 27, 2012The Watch Director $34,353,000$32,777,045$67,130,045
May 21, 2010MacGruber Executive Producer $8,525,600$104,295$8,629,895
Aug 3, 2007Hot Rod Director $13,938,332$433,232$14,371,564
 
Averages $19,912,704$10,593,518$25,528,046
Totals 10 $119,476,223$84,748,146$204,224,369


Director Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 1, 2025The Naked Gun $16,805,5603,363$52,647,396$102,053,80551.6%
May 20, 2022Chip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue …
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… $4,698,7152,313$9,496,130$9,537,12099.6%
Jul 27, 2012The Watch $12,750,2973,168$34,353,000$67,130,04551.2%
Aug 3, 2007Hot Rod $5,310,7112,607$13,938,332$14,371,56497.0%
 
Averages $9,891,3212,863$27,608,715$48,273,13474.8%
Totals 5 $110,434,858$193,092,534


Producer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 7, 2020I Used to Go Here $18,340
Jul 10, 2020Palm Springs $1,818,417
Jul 28, 2017Brigsby Bear $39,652408$515,765$665,18377.5%
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… $4,698,7152,313$9,496,130$9,537,12099.6%
 
Averages $2,369,1841,361$5,005,948$3,009,76588.6%
Totals 4 $10,011,895$12,039,060


Writer Credits


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Release
Date		TitleOpening
Weekend		Maximum
Theaters		Domestic
Box Office		Worldwide
Box Office		Domestic
Share
Aug 1, 2025The Naked Gun $16,805,5603,363$52,647,396$102,053,80551.6%
Jun 3, 2016Popstar: Never Stop Ne… $4,698,7152,313$9,496,130$9,537,12099.6%
 
Averages $10,752,1382,838$31,071,763$55,795,46375.6%
Totals 2 $62,143,526$111,590,925

Latest Ranking on All Technical Box Office Record Lists


RecordRankAmount
Top Grossing Director at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 701-800) 702 $110,434,858
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,083 $61,172,996
Top Grossing Producer at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,492 $10,011,895
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 1,701-1,800) 1,765 $62,143,526
Top Grossing Director at the International Box Office (Rank 901-1,000) 965 $82,657,676
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 2,301-2,400) 2,387 $49,510,704
Top Grossing Producer at the International Box Office (Rank 5,201-5,300) 5,279 $2,027,165
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the International Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,263 $49,447,399
Top Grossing Director at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 801-900) 832 $193,092,534
Top Grossing Executive Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,201-2,300) 2,269 $110,683,700
Top Grossing Producer at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 4,401-4,500) 4,488 $12,039,060
Top Grossing Screenwriter at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,020 $111,590,925