Is Yorgos Lanthimos A-List?
No — Yorgos Lanthimos is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
Early Career: Music Videos
Lanthimos begins his directing career with music videos and commercials.
*Dogtooth* Breakthrough
*Dogtooth* receives an Academy Award nomination, gaining international attention.
*The Lobster* Success
*The Lobster* achieves critical acclaim and commercial success, marking his transition to English-language films.
*The Killing of a Sacred Deer*
*The Killing of a Sacred Deer* furthers his reputation for disturbing and unique filmmaking.
*The Favourite* Acclaim
*The Favourite* receives multiple Academy Award nominations and wins a BAFTA Award.
*Poor Things* Success
*Poor Things* gains critical acclaim and box office success.
Continues Acclaimed Filmmaking
Lanthimos continues to direct critically acclaimed and commercially successful films, solidifying his position.
Last updated: February 24, 2026