Dan Trachtenberg | Movies, Wife, Net Worth & Facts

Dan Trachtenberg directed the popular and blockbuster hit movie Prey, for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

Who is Dan Trachtenberg?

Dan Trachtenberg also known as Daniel Trachtenberg is an American so-called director, writer, and podcast host who directed the 5th hit film in the Predator franchise, Prey, for which he earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination in the Outstanding Directing category. In 2016, he directed the horror-thriller film 10 Cloverfield Lane, which established him as a mature and successful director.

He has also directed the premiere episode of The Boys (2019), the short film Black Mirror (2016), Portal: No Escape (2011), as well as several television commercials and public service announcements.

Educational Qualification

Trachtenberg was born on May 11, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, to a Jewish family. He grew up there with his siblings. His birth sign is Taurus. He is now 43 years old and his birth sign is Taurus.

He completed his secondary education at Cheltenham High School, Philadelphia, and graduated from Temple University in 2003. While he was in high school, he worked in media-related work at a video store in Willow Grove Park Mall in suburban Philadelphia.

Career Points and Filmmaking Success

After graduating, Trachtenberg made his filmmaking debut that year with the short film “Kickin” (2003). He then directed commercials for Nike and Coca-Cola and also directed a few video game commercials. He was a former co-host of the Geekdrome.com podcast, and the theme song designer, and one of three hosts of the video podcast “The Totally Rad Show” from 2009 to 2012.

Then in 2016, he made his feature film debut and eventually found himself in the high-profile movie ‘10 Cloverfield Lane,’ which was a critically acclaimed and box office hit.

He then gained attention again with the success of the Predator franchise's latest installment, Prey (2022). Trachtenberg will direct an episode in the final season of Stranger Things (Season 5), which is expected to be released in mid-2025.

What to watch

Prey ★ 7.1
1h 40m · 2022
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10 Cloverfield Lane ★ 7.2
1h 43m · 2016
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Predator: Badlands ★ 7.2
Horror ‧ Sci-Fi | 2025
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Portal: No Escape ★ 7.1
7mn · 2011
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The Totally Rad Show ★ 8.5
Video Podcast · 2007
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The Lost Symbol ★ 6.4
45m · 2021
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Films: 'Prey' and '10 Cloverfield Lane'

Prey (2022) is Hulu's most-watched movie ever. Dan Trachtenberg was the director and writer of this adventure-thriller film, for which he earned nominations for the Astra Television Awards and an Emmy Awards. Popular actress Amber Midthunder played the highly energetic and bright character 'Naru' in the movie.

10 Cloverfield Lane was Trachtenberg's first and unimaginably successful film. Made on a budget of just $15 million, the horror-psychological thriller has grossed over $110 million worldwide at the box office. He was nominated for a Directors Guild of America (DGA) Award for Outstanding Directing as a director.

Dan Trachtenberg Next Movie

After two expensive hits like 10 Cloverfield Lane & Prey, Trachtenberg is preparing for the movie “Predator: Badlands” which is said to be released in the earlier of 2025 and he is in the process of creating a TV series adaptation of the film Waterworld (1995).

Upcoming

• Predator: Badlands 2025
  Horror · Sci-Fi
  Post-production

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Is Prey 2 Coming Out?

Prey (2022) proved humans are officially smarter than predators in the most brutal way. But now what director Trachtenberg has confirmed in Prey 2 is what the audience is now excited to know. However, Prey 2 (known as Predator 6), produced by 20th Century Studios, is scheduled to be released on November 7, 2025.

Prey 2 Release Date

Dan Trachtenberg Wife and Personal Life

Dan Trachtenberg's current wife is Priscilla Trachtenberg. Dan and Priscilla met in 2009 and later they chose each other as their life partners; and got married in October 11, 2011. They have one daughter. Dan Trachtenberg's daughter's name is Luna and she is 8 years old now.

Trachtenberg with his family —

Dan Trachtenberg Height & Weight

Director Trachtenberg is a slim and plain-looking man. His height is 183 cm (1.83m) i.e. 6 feet. And weighs around 67kg which is equal to 148 lbs.

Dan Trachtenberg Net worth

Mainly, most of his revenue comes from directing movies, TVC, and hosting television shows. Whereas 10 Cloverfield Lane, with a budget of $15 million, grossed $110 million at the worldwide box office. According to our money factor analysis, some podcast information, and some internet sources, Dan Trachtenberg's net worth is approximately $1.3 Million USD in January 2025.

Revenue Info Last Updated: Nov 7, 2024

Top Awards

• 2024 · Astra Television Awards - Prey — Nominated
• 2023 · Primetime Emmy Awards - Prey — Nominated
• 2017 · Hawaii Film Critics Society Awards - 10 Cloverfield Lane — Won
• 2017 · Directors Guild of America Awards - 10 Cloverfield Lane — Nominated
• 2016 · BloodGuts UK Horror Awards - (Best Director)10 Cloverfield Lane — Nominated
• 2008 · The Webby Awards - The Totally Rad Show — Nominated

Final Words

American filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg released his first hit 10 Cloverfield Lane in 2016 and achieved a DGA awards nomination. He has shown his outstanding directing skills in a total of (6) hit movies and TV shows, including Prey. In family life, he married Priscilla Trachtenberg and they have a daughter.

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