James Bobin

Career Overview

James Bobin has 22 screen credits in a career dating back to 1999. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Muppets Modern with 2 titles. Signature works include Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Alice Through the Looking Glass, The Muppets. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Directing
Gender: male
Known Credits: 22
Birth Date: 1972-01-01
Birth Place: Hampshire, England, UK

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Sacha Baron Cohen (3 collaborations)
Matt Vogel (3 collaborations)
Danny Trejo (2 collaborations)
Steve Whitmire (2 collaborations)
Peter Linz (2 collaborations)
Eric Jacobson (2 collaborations)
Dave Goelz (2 collaborations)
Bill Barretta (2 collaborations)
David Rudman (2 collaborations)
Zach Galifianakis (2 collaborations)

Credits

directing (15 credits)
- Dragon's Lair
  director
  
  directing
  
  2026
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  
  - Demon Pigeons Attack (2025) ... director directing
  
  - I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals (2025) ... director directing
  
  - I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom (2023) ... director directing
  
  - I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher (2023) ... director directing
  
  2023
- The Mysterious Benedict Society
  
  - A Perilous Journey (2022) ... director directing
  
  - A Bunch of Smart Orphans (2021) ... director directing
  
  2021
- Dora and the Lost City of Gold
  director
  
  directing
  
  2019
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
  director
  
  directing
  
  2016
- Rizzo's Biggest Fan
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- Muppets Most Wanted
  director
  
  directing
  
  2014
- The Muppets
  director
  
  directing
  
  2011
- Spyz
  director
  
  directing
  
  2003
- Ali G: Bling Bling
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
- Thumb Candy: The History of Computer Games
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
- The Best of Borat
  director
  
  directing
  
  2001
- Ali G, Aiii
  director
  
  directing
  
  2000
- Da Ali G Show
  
  - Realness (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Jah (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Realize (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Peace (2004) ... director directing
  
  - Rekognize (2004) ... director directing
  
  2000
- Ali G, Innit
  director
  
  directing
  
  1999
actors (3 credits)
- A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2024
- Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2018
- Flight of the Conchords: On Air
  Self
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2009
production (1 credits)
- Percy Jackson and the Olympians
  executive producer
  
  production
  
  - The Fleece Works Its Magic Too Well (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - I Go Down with the Ship (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - Nobody Gets the Fleece (2026) ... executive producer production
  
  - We Check In to C.C.'s Spa & Resort (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  - Clarisse Blows Up Everything (2025) ... executive producer production
  
  2023
crew (1 credits)
- The Angry Birds Movie 2
  thanks
  
  crew
  
  2019
writing (2 credits)
- Muppets Most Wanted
  writer
  
  writing
  
  2014
- Da Ali G Show
  writer
  
  writing
  
  - Realness (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Jah (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Realize (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Peace (2004) ... writer writing
  
  - Rekognize (2004) ... writer writing
  
  2000