Is Spike Lee A-List?
YesA
Yes — Spike Lee is an A-list celebrity, a household name with massive fame and influence.
Reached A-list in 2018
BlacKkKlansman Acclaim
Ranking Timeline
1986C$0.5M
She's Gotta Have It Debut
Independent film success launches his career.
1989B▲$2M+$1.5M
Do the Right Thing Controversy
Critically acclaimed film sparks discussions on race.
1992B$5M+$3M
Malcolm X Epic Biopic
Directs and co-writes the influential film.
1997B$10M+$5M
He Got Game
Another critically acclaimed film on race.
2018A▲$30M+$20M
BlacKkKlansman Acclaim
Returns to prominence with this hit film.
2026A$50M+$20M
Continuing Influential Filmmaker
Lee continues to create films impacting culture.
Last updated: February 23, 2026