
Is Stephen King A-List?
Yes — Stephen King is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1996
Directorial Debut 'Maximum Overdrive'
Ranking Timeline
'Carrie' Breakthrough Novel
Publishes 'Carrie,' launching his career.
'The Shining' Success
Publishes 'The Shining', cementing horror fame.
'It' Publication
Releases 'It', another major success.
Battles Addiction Struggles
Struggles with addiction, impacting his output slightly.
Directorial Debut 'Maximum Overdrive'
Releases his directorial debut, a commerical failure.
Accident, Continued Writing
Survives accident, continues prolific writing.
Continued Bestselling Novels
Releases consistently successful books.
Horror Icon, Movie Adaptations
Continues writing, with numerous film adaptations.
Last updated: February 23, 2026