Biography
Jonathan Watts (born June 28, 1981) is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the Spider-Man films within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Homecoming (2017), Far From Home (2019), and No Way Home (2021). He also directed and co-wrote the films Clown (2014), Cop Car (2015), and Wolfs (2024), as well as directing many episodes of the parody television news series Onion News Network. Watts has also directed music videos for electronic music artists...
Known For
Complete Filmography

Final Destination Bloodlines
2025
Story, Producer
Plagued by a violent recurring nightmare, college student Stefanie heads home to track down the one person who might be able to break the cycle and sa...

Thunderbolts*
2025
Thanks
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront th...

Wolfs
2024
Director, Writer, Producer
Hired to cover up a high-profile crime, a fixer soon finds his night spiralling out of control when he's forced to work with an unexpected counterpart...

Spider-Man: All Roads Lead to No Way Home
2022
as Self
JB Smoove and Martin Starr host a celebration of 20 years of "Spider-Man" movies, from the Sam Raimi trilogy to Marc Webb's movies and the trio from J...

Spider-Man: No Way Home
2021
Director
Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor ...

Peter's To-Do List
2019
Director
On the eve of his departure to Europe, Peter Parker tells Ned Leeds that he has several things to do before they leave.

Spider-Man: Far From Home
2019
Director
Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury unc...

The Great Buster: A Celebration
2018
as Self
A celebration of the life and career of one of America's most influential and celebrated filmmakers and comedians—Buster Keaton—whose singular style a...

Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017
Screenplay, Director
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary hig...

A Fan's Guide to Spider-Man Homecoming
2017
as Self
Zendaya and Tom Holland give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Spider-Man Homecoming.

Creative Control
2016
as Commercial Director
Smooth advertising executive David is in a relationship with yoga teacher Juliette. Then his eye is caught by Sophie, the girlfriend of his best frien...

Cop Car
2015
Director, Writer, Producer
Two kids find themselves in the centre of a deadly game of cat and mouse after taking a sheriff's cruiser for a joy ride.

Clown
2014
Writer, Director
A loving father finds a clown suit for his son's birthday party, only to realize the suit is part of an evil curse that turns its wearer into a killer...

The Last of the Great Romantics
2014
Executive Producer
Cameron Hill is plumbing the depths of heartbreak, loneliness, and despair. Or so he informs the loyal viewers of his video blog after being dumped by...

Our RoboCop Remake
2014
Director
During The Time When The 2014 Reboot Was Coming Out, Fans Decided To Remake The Original Themselves

First Winter
2012
Executive Producer
When winter begins, life is serene for a group of new-age Brooklynites living in a remote country farmhouse. Sex, drugs, yoga, and organic cooking abs...

Magic Valley
2011
Associate Producer
As one warm October day unfolds, the sleepy town of Buhl, Idaho will never be the same. A fish farmer finds his crop destroyed, a couple of kids are p...

Clown
2010
Writer, Director
A fake trailer for a film. A man finds a clown suit he wears for his son birthday party. But afterwards, the suit won't come off.

The Onion's Future News From The Year 2137
2010
Director
While other media outlets bring you news as it happens, only the Onion News Network has the power to bring you the news before it happens. In the year...

The Invisible Dog
2005
Director
Henry really wants a dog. Because of Mom’s allergies, they can’t get one, so Dad brings home an “invisible dog” (an empty cage).

Clay Pride: Being Clay in America
2001
Writer, Animation, Director
Steve Thompson, age 31, introduces himself to us: he's clay. He talks about the struggle of growing up clay, feeling different, getting picked on at s...
Disaster Wedding
N/A
Producer
Plot details are being kept under wraps outside of the film being set at a wedding that goes off the rails pretty fast.
Murder 101
N/A
Director, Producer
In a small Tennessee town, a group of high school students and their teacher Alex Campbell profiled a local serial killer, which led to his capture.