The following is a list of female directors who have directed, or are in the process of directing, a film based on comics (including comic books, comic strips, manga, and graphic novels). The films include direct-to-video as well as theatrical releases, and may be live action, animated, anime, or a combination thereof.
Director | Film | Based on | Type | Release date |
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Kelly Marcel | Venom: The Last Dance | Venom by Todd McFarlane and David Michelinie | live action | October 25, 2024 [29] [30] |
Victoria Mahoney | The Old Guard 2 | Old Guard by Greg Rucka and Leandro Fernández | live action | 2024 [31] [32] |
M. J. Bassett 2 | Red Sonja | Red Sonja by Dynamite Entertainment [33] [34] [35] | live action | 2024 [36] |
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