After ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ made history, here are the talents on deck to make the jump from YouTube views to theatrical grosses.
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After ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ made history, here are the talents on deck to make the jump from YouTube views to theatrical grosses.
June 3, 2026 11:06am
Curry Barker. Kane Parsons. Markiplier. Here's how YouTube became Hollywood's director factory.
A pair of YouTuber-helmed horror films scored big at the box office, and others could follow as Hollywood turns to creators.
Studio execs are seeing what's happening with 'Obsession' and the upcoming 'Backrooms' — both from filmmakers who cut their teeth…
A wave of YouTuber-turned box-office-record-breaking horror auteurs have Hollywood nervous and rethinking the filmmaking playbook
Meet YouTube creators who transitioned into filmmaking
The success of “Obsession” and “Backrooms” may mean some studio bosses will place a few more bets on original concepts rather…
