Every Edgar Wright film, ranked: from ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’

Every Edgar Wright Film, Ranked: From 'Scott Pilgrim' to 'Hot Fuzz'

With "The Running Man" right around the corner, we’re ranking every film Edgar Wright has directed from best to worst. Few directors today have a style as distinctive as Wright’s. Over nearly three decades, he has built a career defined by kinetic direction and the skillful blend of sound, imagery, and timing to create captivating cinema.

This week sees the release of "The Running Man," Wright’s reimagining of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic. The film marks his most ambitious project yet — a near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. It’s a surprising shift for a filmmaker known for razor-sharp comedy, clever editing, and pop culture homage, yet perfectly in line with his tendency to defy expectations.

"Wright has never been one to fit a mould."

Before the Cornetto Trilogy

Before audiences knew him for films like "Hot Fuzz" or "Shaun of the Dead," Wright created "A Fistful of Fingers" — a no-budget Western parody he shot at twenty years old using borrowed equipment and boundless creativity. The film follows a cowboy chasing the outlaw who killed his horse. Though rough around the edges, it reveals the spark that would define his later work: a love for genre blending, rapid editing, and sharp visual comedy.

Author’s summary: A look at Edgar Wright’s evolution from his inventive early work to his boldest project yet, showcasing how his distinct style continues to surprise and captivate audiences.

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Esquire Australia Esquire Australia — 2025-11-05

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