Collider presents a ranking of Guillermo del Toro's filmography, compiled by a self-described devoted fan of the Mexican director. The piece traces del Toro's career from his childhood fascination with filmmaking in Jalisco, Mexico, through film school at the University of Guadalajara, to his acclaimed body of work spanning horror, fantasy, comic-book adaptations and stop-motion animation.

The article discusses several films in detail, highlighting recurring del Toro trademarks such as monsters, gothic atmosphere and the blending of horror with beauty. Titles covered include his 1992 debut Cronos (winner of a prize at Cannes), his 1997 English-language debut Mimic, the 2013 blockbuster Pacific Rim, and the 2015 gothic romance Crimson Peak, among others in his wider filmography.