IShowSpeed is breaking the internet once again! The 20-year-old YouTuber, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., just passed Hollywood legend Leonardo DiCaprio on IMDb’s list of trending stars. It sounds crazy, but it’s true. The streamer known for his wild energy, barking on camera, and unpredictable live moments has now found a spot above some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
IMDb’s STARmeter ranks celebrities based on how often people search for them each week. This time, Speed made a massive jump on the list and luckily he landed in the top five. His fans are losing their minds over it. Many people are joking online that “Hollywood just got Speed-run.” Honestly, they might be right.
The main reason behind his sudden rise was something pretty funny. Fans listed his “Early Stream” as a show on IMDb. The listing spread like wildfire and soon became one of the most searched “shows” on the platform. He even beat out popular series like Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones. Later, IMDb removed the listing, but the hype was already out of control. By then, Speed’s name was everywhere. Twitter, TikTok, YouTube, you name it.
IShowSpeed's infamous 'Early Stream!' is now on IMDb with a 10 star rating pic.twitter.com/T4mMO1gMss
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) October 21, 2025
Right now, IShowSpeed is trending alongside names like McKenna Grace, Rebecca Ferguson, and Charlie Hunnam. That’s a huge achievement for someone who became famous by being his chaotic, funny self online. Passing actors like DiCaprio, Glen Powell, and Keira Knightley shows how powerful internet fame has become.
Whether his IMDb rank stays high or drops later, one thing’s clear. IShowSpeed isn’t just an online entertainer anymore. He’s a pop culture force. As one fan perfectly said, “Leonardo acts for Oscars, Speed acts for chaos… and chaos just won.”
