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Denis Villeneuve

Is Denis Villeneuve A-List?

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YesDenis Villeneuve is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 2017

'Blade Runner 2049'

Ranking Timeline

2000C$0.1M

Maelström Success

Maelström wins several Genie Awards, giving Villeneuve a broader platform.

2010B$0.5M+$0.4M

Incendies Nomination

Incendies is nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards, bringing Villeneuve international attention.

2013B$1M+$0.5M

Hollywood Debut

Villeneuve directs Prisoners, marking his transition to Hollywood and gaining critical acclaim.

2015B$2M+$1M

Critical Acclaim with Sicario

Villeneuve continues to impress with Sicario, further establishing himself as a visionary director.

2016B$4M+$2M

Arrival's Success

Arrival receives numerous accolades and solidifies Villeneuve's reputation for intelligent science fiction.

2017A$8M+$4M

'Blade Runner 2049'

Villeneuve directs 'Blade Runner 2049', receiving praise for his visually stunning and thematically rich sequel.

2021A$14M+$6M

Dune's Release

Villeneuve directs 'Dune', earning widespread acclaim for his adaptation of Frank Herbert's novel.

2024A$17M+$3M

Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two released, becoming a major success, further cementing his career and earning him awards.

2026A$20M+$3M

Visionary Director

Villeneuve continues to direct ambitious and visually spectacular films, remaining one of the leading directors in contemporary cinema.

Last updated: February 25, 2026