Movie stars don’t sell tickets like they used to — franchises, IP, and directors do.
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After my short on the death of the A-list blew up, the big follow-up question was obvious: which directors are actually brands in and of themselves? In this video, I break down the filmmakers whose names alone turn movies into events, from modern legends to the current kings of the box office.
Who did I miss? Who do you think still sells tickets just by attaching their name? Jump into the comments and let’s debate it.
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The A-List Is Dead… These Directors Replaced Movie Stars
Movie Stars Don’t Sell Tickets Anymore — Directors Do
These Directors Are the REAL Movie Stars Now
Who Actually Sells Movie Tickets in 2026?
Hollywood Changed Forever — Directors Are the New A-List
From Nolan to Tarantino: The Directors That Still Sell Tickets
Why Movie Stars Don’t Matter Anymore (And Directors Do)
The New A-List: Directors That Make Movies Events
Hollywood’s Power Shift: Why Directors Now Sell Movies
Only These Directors Can Still Open a Movie on Name Alone
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