Alejandro González Iñárritu, born on August 15, 1963, is a highly acclaimed Mexican film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is primarily known for making modern psychological drama films that explore the human condition. Iñárritu's films often weave together complex narratives and delve into themes of human nature, life, and death, showcasing his unique ability to connect diverse stories across cultures.
Iñárritu gained international recognition with his 2000 film Amores Perros, and continued to receive acclaim for films such as 21 Grams, Babel, Birdman, and The Revenant. He has received numerous accolades, including five Academy Awards. He made history by winning back-to-back Academy Awards for Best Director for Birdman in 2015 and The Revenant in 2016. In February 2024, it was announced that Iñárritu is co-writing and directing a then-untitled English-language film distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, with Legendary Pictures co-producing, which was revealed in December 2025 to be titled Digger and is set to be released on October 2, 2026. Tom Cruise is set to star, with Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, and Riz Ahmed, and Emma D'Arcy in supporting roles.
