Is Chris Columbus A-List?
Yes — Chris Columbus is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 1990
"Home Alone" Success
Ranking Timeline
"Gremlins" Screenwriter
Writes the screenplay for "Gremlins", gaining early recognition.
"Adventures in Babysitting"
Directs his first film.
"Home Alone" Success
"Home Alone" becomes a cultural phenomenon.
"Mrs. Doubtfire"
Directs another box office hit, solidifying his success.
"Harry Potter" Directing
Directs the first "Harry Potter" film.
Harry Potter 2
Directs the second "Harry Potter" film.
"Percy Jackson" Directing
Directs "Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief".
Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles"
Chris produces Netflix's "The Christmas Chronicles 2".
Successful Filmmaker
Continues directing and producing films.
Last updated: February 25, 2026