About King Vader

Dominique Barrett, known professionally as King Vader, is a visionary filmmaker and content creator who has redefined the intersection of internet culture, anime aesthetics, and Hollywood production standards.

With a career spanning directing, acting, writing, and producing, King Vader represents the new generation of entertainment leaders — creators who built their empires independently without traditional agency backing.

King Vader's creative career launched during the Vine era, where multiple viral videos hitting millions of views established the foundation for his entertainment empire. His transition to YouTube brought viral anime parodies, skits, and eventually short films that established his unique voice bridging hip-hop and anime culture. His YouTube channel has now amassed over one billion total views, cementing his position as one of the most impactful creators in the space.

King Vader — Director

In 2020, Netflix recognized Vader's talent and partnered with him to create Netflix Dreams, a groundbreaking original mini-series that marks him as one of the youngest self-made directors to work with Netflix. The series follows King Vader as he visits Netflix IP universes in his sleep, dreaming of alternate creative visions of iconic stories including The Umbrella Academy, Cobra Kai, Army of the Dead, and The Witcher.

His most significant studio breakthrough came when Sony Pictures hired him to direct and star in promotional content for the blockbuster Bad Boys 4, working alongside Hollywood legends Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. This major studio collaboration represents King Vader's official entry into mainstream Hollywood production, validating his creative vision and directorial capabilities on a global stage.

King Vader is also set to voice the lead character in the highly anticipated Black Sands animated film, marking his expansion into major voice acting roles and his growing influence in the animation industry.

As CEO of Wolf Graphic Films, King Vader leads a creative powerhouse dedicated to producing world-class entertainment across multiple mediums. The company specializes in original IP development, franchise building, and strategic partnerships with major studios. Wolf Graphic Films is the engine that powers all of King Vader's major projects — from the groundbreaking Netflix Dreams miniseries to Sony Pictures' Bad Boys 4 promotional content, and the cult classic Don't Disrespect Halloween series.

Under King Vader's leadership, Wolf Graphic Films has established itself as a trusted creative partner for Netflix, Sony Pictures, Konami, and emerging platforms seeking authentic, innovative content that bridges internet culture and mainstream entertainment.

King Vader is redefining modern filmmaking by blending internet culture, anime aesthetics, and Hollywood production standards into a new cinematic language. He is evolving from creator to full entertainment powerhouse — director, actor, writer, producer, and franchise creator with potential across multiple mediums including film, animation, and manga.

"King Vader represents the definitive bridge between internet creators and mainstream Hollywood, proving that independent creators can achieve studio-level quality and earn major studio partnerships."