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Paul Thomas Anderson

Is Paul Thomas Anderson A-List?

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YesPaul Thomas Anderson is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.

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Reached A-list in 1999

'Magnolia' Acclaim

Ranking Timeline

1996C$0.1M

'Hard Eight' Directorial Debut

Anderson directs his first feature film, 'Hard Eight'.

1997B$1M+$0.9M

'Boogie Nights' Breakthrough

'Boogie Nights' establishes him as a major directing talent.

1999A$3M+$2M

'Magnolia' Acclaim

'Magnolia' further solidifies his reputation as an auteur.

2007A$8M+$5M

'There Will Be Blood' Success

'There Will Be Blood' garners critical acclaim and awards.

2012A$15M+$7M

'The Master' Explores Cults

'The Master' continues his streak of critically acclaimed films.

2017A$25M+$10M

'Phantom Thread' Oscar Nominated

'Phantom Thread' receives multiple Academy Award nominations.

2021A$28M+$3M

'Licorice Pizza' Acclaim

'Licorice Pizza' is released to high critical acclaim.

2026A$30M+$2M

Leading Auteur Filmmaker

Anderson continues to be a respected and influential filmmaker.

Last updated: February 25, 2026