Is Summer Glau A-List?
NoC
No — Summer Glau is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
2002D$0.1M
Firefly Breakthrough River Tam
Glau lands the role of River Tam in *Firefly*.
2005C▲$0.5M+$0.4M
Serenity Film Continuation
She reprises her role in the *Firefly* film *Serenity*.
2006C$1M+$0.5M
The 4400 Role
Glau appears in *The 4400*, furthering her sci-fi career.
2008B▲$2M+$1M
Terminator: SCC Star Role
She stars in *Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles*.
2013C▼$3M+$1M
Arrow Recurring Character
Has a recurring role in *Arrow*, maintaining visibility.
2026C$5M+$2M
Sci-Fi Genre Actress
Glau is remembered for her roles in sci-fi TV shows.
Last updated: February 21, 2026