David Derrick Jr.
Derrick Jr. Is an American film director and storyboard artist. He is best known for his work at Disney, including co-directing Moana 2 (2024).
Also recorded as David G. Derrick Jr.
David Derrick Jr.
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- * Film director
- Born
- 1978
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• Occupation — * Film director • storyboard artist • Employer — * DreamWorks Animation (2005–2013) • Walt Disney Animation Studios (2015–2025) • Warner Bros. Pictures Animation (2025–present) • Years Active — 2005–present
Early life and education
Early life and education
Derrick attended University of Utah from 1998 to 2000, where he studied fine arts, later studied animation in California Institute of the Arts from 2001 to 2004.
Career
Career
Derrick began working as a storyboard artist at DreamWorks Animation, such as Flushed Away, Bee Movie, How to Train Your Dragon, Megamind, and Rise of the Guardians, before leaving DreamWorks and joining Walt Disney Animation Studios to continued as a storyboard artist for Moana, Raya and the Last Dragon, Encanto and Strange World. He made his directorial debut with the sequel to Moana, Moana 2, alongside Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller. He left Walt Disney Animation Studios and joined Warner Bros. Pictures Animation to serve as a director for an untitled Hello Kitty film.
Filmography
Filmography
• Year — Title — Director — Story Artist — Notes • 2006 — Flushed Away • 2007 — Bee Movie • 2010 — How to Train Your Dragon • Megamind • 2012 — Rise of the Guardians • 2016 — Moana • 2019 — The Lion King • 2021 — Raya and the Last Dragon • Encanto • 2022 — Strange World — (Head of Story) • 2024 — Moana 2 — Co-directed with Jason Hand and Dana Ledoux Miller • 2028 — Untitled Hello Kitty film — Co-directed with John Aoshima • Untitled Warner Bros. Pictures Animation film
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1978
David Derrick Jr. born.
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- 1.Stephan, Katcy. Moana 2 Set at Disney With Surprise 2024 Release Date. Variety. February 7, 2024.
- 2.Taylor, Drew. 'Moana 2' Director David Derrick Jr. Heads to Warner Bros. for Original Animated Feature Exclusive. TheWrap. May 29, 2025.
- 3.Betti, Tony. "Moana 2" Director David Derrick, Jr. Heading to Warner Bros. Animation. LaughingPlace.com. May 29, 2025.
- 4.Kroll, Justin. New Line And Warner Bros. Pictures Animation Set Directors For New 'Hello Kitty' Movie. Deadline Hollywood. May 18, 2026.
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