Taika Waititi.
New Zealand filmmaker, actor, and comedian (born 1975)
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Waititi promoted Klara and the Sun, while Kennedy exited Lucasfilm and Waititi/McNamara worked on a new project.Well supported4 reports
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Taika Waititi's creative direction on Thor films has led to box office decline and conflicts with The Walt Disney Company's style.Some support1 report
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Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie project, which was previously attached, has been put on ice.Well supported7 reports
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Taika Waititi and Tony McNamara are working on a new project, drawing commentary and comparison to Jon Watts' career.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and Marvel Studios are involved in projects that utilize Marvel Comics as source material, including the Avengers.Some support1 report
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The new event explores the intersection of Zeekr and Taika Waititi, focusing on how the electric vehicle theme is being approached through the lens of art and filmmaking.Some support1 report
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Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement are involved in a new film project that they wrote, directed, and starred in, set in Wellington and focusing on flatmates.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Around Taika Waititi this week
News at the entities that move Taika Waititi most-
Lucasfilm StructuralAsha Sharma is attempting to overhaul Xbox, with the company seeking media expansion modeled after Lucasfilm.Moves Taika Waititi
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Kathleen Kennedy OperationalDC Studios hired James Watkins to direct Clayface, and Kathleen Kennedy chairs the AFI board of trustees.Moves Taika Waititi
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Marvel Studios OperationalCohen and Ron Leshem were tapped as writers for a new show with Marvel Studios.Moves Taika Waititi
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Jenna Ortega OperationalA film adaptation of 'Klara and the Sun' is in production, with Jenna Ortega involved as the original screenplay writer and TriStar Pictures president.Moves Taika Waititi
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Avengers OperationalThe UN is facing a crisis as the Avengers are blamed for a global takeover, mirroring past MCU conflicts.Moves Taika Waititi
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Thor OperationalThor communicated with Groot during the events of Infinity War.Moves Taika Waititi
Connections
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Tony McNamara Operational
Taika Waititi and Tony McNamara are actively collaborating on creative projects, with McNamara frequently serving as the screenwriter.
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Klara Structural
Taika Waititi is adapting and directing the film based on the novel Klara and the Sun.
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Avengers Operational
Taika Waititi has contributed creative work to the properties of the Avengers franchise.
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Lucasfilm Structural
Lucasfilm maintains formal control and oversight over Taika Waititi's Star Wars project, which is currently paused.
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Thor Operational
Taika Waititi has directed the Thor franchise, and his creative choices have been linked to the character's box office performance.
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Ragnarok Structural
Taika Waititi is the primary creative force whose work is integrated into the Ragnarok entity's narrative and brand.
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Netflix Operational
Taika Waititi is actively voicing a character in an upcoming sequel project for Netflix.
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Jemaine Clement Operational
They collaborated on a film where they shared roles as writer, director, and actor.
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Krysty Wilson-Cairns Operational
Taika Waititi and Krysty Wilson-Cairns collaborated on co-writing a screenplay.
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Kathleen Kennedy Operational
Kennedy tracks and praises Waititi's projects, including his involvement in Star Wars films.
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Breast Cancer Foundation NZ Transactional
Taika Waititi was hired by the Foundation to serve as the director for their awareness film.
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Marvel Studios Operational
Marvel Studios utilizes Taika Waititi's comedic talents in a professional capacity.
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Vanity Fair Mentioned together
Taika Waititi was featured in a Vanity Fair interview discussing various themes.
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Jenna Ortega Operational
Taika Waititi is actively promoting an adaptation project that stars Jenna Ortega.
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Kazuo Ishiguro Structural
Taika Waititi is adapting a novel written by Kazuo Ishiguro.
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Adolf Hitler Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned as a fictional pairing within a film plot context.
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Zeekr Mentioned together
Taika Waititi is referenced as providing a creative lens on the electric vehicle industry.
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Variety Mentioned together
Waititi provided an update on his film project to the publication Variety.
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The Walt Disney Company Operational
Waititi's creative worldview is described as conflicting with Disney's corporate style.
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Sundance Mentioned together
Taika Waititi participated in the Sundance film festival.
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Donald Glover Operational
Both individuals competed by submitting scripts for Star Wars projects.
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Watts Operational
Commentators have contrasted the professional careers of Taika Waititi and Jon Watts.
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Kathleen Kennedy Mentioned together
Kathleen Kennedy commented on the status of a project associated with Taika Waititi.
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London Shared context
Taika Waititi was observed to be physically located in London for a premiere event.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
5 events- Waititi promoted Klara and the Sun, while Kennedy exited Lucasfilm and Waititi/McNamara worked on a new project.
- Taika Waititi's creative direction on Thor films has led to box office decline and conflicts with The Walt Disney Company's style.
- Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie project, which was previously attached, has been put on ice.
- Taika Waititi and Tony McNamara are working on a new project, drawing commentary and comparison to Jon Watts' career.
- Breast Cancer Foundation NZ commissioned Special Agency to help shape strategy and hired Taika Waititi to direct the awareness film.
September 2026
2 events- Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and Marvel Studios are involved in projects that utilize Marvel Comics as source material, including the Avengers.
- The new event explores the intersection of Zeekr and Taika Waititi, focusing on how the electric vehicle theme is being approached through the lens of art and filmmaking.