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

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

With the release of The Running Man right around the corner, we take a look at every film Edgar Wright has directed, ranking them from best to worst. Few filmmakers today display such a distinctive style as Wright. For almost thirty years, he has built a career on fast-paced editing, inventive visual storytelling, and an uncanny ability to merge sound, image, and timing into something electrifying.

Now, Wright ventures into new territory with The Running Man — a bold reimagining of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. The upcoming release represents his most ambitious project yet: a large-scale, near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. Though best known for his rapid-fire comedy and sharp pop culture homages, Wright once again proves he defies easy categorization.

As excitement grows for The Running Man, it’s the perfect moment to revisit Wright’s entire body of work. Below, we rank his films from weakest to strongest, tracing how his singular style has evolved over time.

A Fistful of Fingers (1995)

Before the celebrated Cornetto Trilogy, there was A Fistful of Fingers. Shot on a shoestring budget while Wright was only twenty, this film is a playful Western parody following a cowboy’s quest for revenge against the outlaw who killed his horse. Clumsy yet brimming with spirit, it already showcased the filmmaker’s fascination with genre, pacing, and inventive comedic timing.

“It’s messy and a little rough around the edges, but you can already see the DNA of Wright’s later work — the love of genre, the quick cuts, the visual gags.”

Author’s Summary

Edgar Wright’s evolution from an inventive young director to a visionary filmmaker is marked by style, rhythm, and relentless creativity across every project.

Esquire Australia — 2025-11-05