AEBN has released its top-performing stars for the third quarter of 2026, with Kylie Rocket leading the straight theater category and Derek Kage topping the gay theater list. These rankings highlight the most popular performers across AEBN's platforms for the period.
Q3 2026 Top Performers
In the straight theater category for the third quarter of 2026, Kylie Rocket secured the top position. The subsequent top performers in descending order were Anissa Kate, Kenna James, Shalina Devine, Leana Lovings, Lauren Phillips, Hazel Moore, India Summer, Reagan Foxx, and Julia Ann.
For gay theaters, Derek Kage was named the top star for the third quarter of 2026. The subsequent top performers in this category were Alex Kof, Eddie Patrick, Angel Elias, Oliver Carter, Dex Devall, Kane Fox, Jake Matthews, Marcus McNeill, and Sir Peter.
The full list of top performers is available on AEBNTrends.
Historical Performance and Trends
The recent Q3 2026 rankings show both continuity and shifts in performer popularity compared to previous periods. Kylie Rocket, who topped the straight theater list for Q3 2026, was also ranked 12th among top-selling straight stars in the second quarter of 2026. She was also among the top 10 straight performers for the third quarter of 2023, ranking sixth.
Derek Kage, who led the gay theater list for Q3 2026, also held the top spot in gay theaters for the second quarter of 2026. He was also the number one star in gay theaters for the full year 2025, indicating consistent popularity. Alex Kof and Eddie Patrick, who ranked second and third respectively in gay theaters for Q3 2026, also held the second and third positions in Q2 2026. Oliver Carter, who was fifth in Q3 2026 gay theaters, ranked fourth in Q2 2026. Sir Peter, who appeared tenth in Q3 2026 gay theaters, was also in the top ten for Q2 2026, ranking seventh, and was second in gay theaters for the full year 2025.
Lauren Phillips, who ranked sixth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, was also among the top 10 straight performers in Q2 2026, ranking fifth. She was also ranked third in straight theaters for the third quarter of 2023 and was the top straight theater performer for the entirety of 2025. Kenna James, who was third in straight theaters for Q3 2026, led the straight theater category for the second quarter of 2026 and was ranked second in the straight theater category for the entirety of 2025. Anissa Kate, who ranked second in straight theaters for Q3 2026, was also sixth in Q2 2026. Leana Lovings, who was fifth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, ranked third in Q2 2026 and seventh in Q3 2023. Shalina Devine, who was fourth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, ranked ninth in Q2 2026. Reagan Foxx, who was ninth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, was also among the top 10 straight performers for the third quarter of 2023, ranking ninth, and was fifteenth in Q2 2026. India Summer, who was eighth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, ranked nineteenth in Q2 2026. Julia Ann, who was tenth in straight theaters for Q3 2026, ranked thirteenth in Q2 2026.
Marcus McNeill, who was ninth in gay theaters for Q3 2026, ranked eleventh in Q2 2026. Angel Elias, who was fourth in gay theaters for Q3 2026, ranked twentieth in Q2 2026.
AEBN Background
AEBN, the Adult Entertainment Broadcast Network, has been offering adult video on demand to consumers through a worldwide network of Affiliate Partners since 1999. AEBN maintains distribution rights through thousands of content partners, providing access to a vast library of full-length adult titles, including straight, gay, fetish, and niche content. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C.
Key Facts
- Kylie Rocket was the top straight theater performer for Q3 2026.
- Derek Kage was the top gay theater performer for Q3 2026.
- AEBN released the Q3 2026 rankings on October 20, 2026.
- The rankings were announced from Charlotte, N.C.
- AEBN has been operating since 1999.
