Two young YouTube filmmakers achieved a historic milestone, surpassing Star Wars in a major box office weekend, signaling a transformative shift in the entertainment industry.
'Backrooms,' 'Obsession' are box office winners
Jun 01, 2026
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What's the storyIn a historic turn of events, two films by YouTube creators have outperformed Hollywood's biggest franchise, Star Wars.
A24's horror film Backrooms, helmed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, raked in $81.45 million in North America and $118 million globally.
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