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Spike Jonze

Is Spike Jonze A-List?

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

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Reached A-list in 2002

*Adaptation* Success

Ranking Timeline

1991C$0.5M

Music Video Breakthrough

Directs iconic music videos, establishing a unique visual style.

1999B$2M+$1.5M

*Being John Malkovich* Debut

Directs his first feature film, *Being John Malkovich*, to critical acclaim.

2002A$5M+$3M

*Adaptation* Success

Directs *Adaptation.*, further solidifying his reputation as a visionary filmmaker.

2009A$10M+$5M

*Where the Wild Things Are*

Directs *Where the Wild Things Are*, a commercially successful film.

2013A$20M+$10M

*Her* - Academy Award Win

Directs and writes *Her*, winning the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

2016A$25M+$5M

Commercial Work Increases

Directs acclaimed commercials, boosting his earnings and influence.

2018A$30M+$5M

Continued Directing Success

Continues directing, expanding into new media, and consulting.

2021A$35M+$5M

Creative Collaborations

Continues working on creative collaborations, growing wealth.

2026A$40M+$5M

Influential Filmmaker

Remains an influential filmmaker and creative force.

Last updated: February 25, 2026