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Indie Horror and Spoof Dominate Box Office
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 97
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Summary
Summer box office is flipping the script—indie horror hits and a surprise spoof comedy are crushing big-budget blockbusters. “Scary Movie 6” stormed the top with a record-breaking $105M global debut, outgrossing “Masters of the Universe” by a landslide. Meanwhile, YouTube-born horrors like “Backrooms” and “Obsession” are dominating with loyal fanbases, proving that low-budget, niche films are stealing the spotlight—and the cash. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8d3634ccb1eb1fb7