Two horror films directed by former YouTubers dominated the box office, with 'Backrooms' setting a new opening weekend record for A24 with $81 million, while 'Obsession' achieved the rare feat of increasing its box office in its third weekend, a phenomenon not seen since 1982. Both directors, Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, transitioned from creating YouTube content to directing major theatrical releases, highlighting the growing influence of digital creators in traditional filmmaking. The success of these films demonstrates the increasing crossover between online content creation and mainstream entertainment.
Background
The film industry has seen increasing crossover between digital content creators and traditional Hollywood, with many YouTubers transitioning to mainstream media. A24 is an independent entertainment company known for distributing and producing independent films.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Jun 1, 2026 at 02:34 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10