Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman (born February 14, 1967) is an American screenwriter and television producer. He is best known for his work on the science-fiction action genre, including on the series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, the film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ War of the Worlds (2005), Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024). He also wrote the neo-noir murder mystery The Black Dahlia (2006). He co-wrote James Cameron’s Avatar film sequels and the Marvel Cinematic Universe superhero film The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025).

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Known For

Tales from the Script Not in library

Tales from the Script

2009

Acting

2009 Tales from the Script as Self

Writing

2031 Avatar 5 Story
2029 Avatar 4 Story
2029 Avatar 4 Screenplay
2025 Avatar: Fire and Ash Story In Library
2025 The Fantastic 4: First Steps Screenplay
2024 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Writer
2022 Avatar: The Way of Water Story
2021 Foundation Writer
2020 Snowpiercer Story
2019 Terminator: Dark Fate Story
2017 Emerald City Story
2017 Emerald City Teleplay
2012 The Asset Writer
2012 The Finder Writer
2011 Locke & Key Teleplay
2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Writer
2006 The Black Dahlia Screenplay
2005 War of the Worlds Screenplay
1996 Chain Reaction Story
The Last Orbit Writer

Production

2021 Foundation Executive Producer
2017 Emerald City Executive Producer
2012 The Asset Executive Producer
2011 Locke & Key Executive Producer

Creator

2021 Foundation Creator
2020 Snowpiercer Creator
2008 Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles Creator