# YouTube Creators Own the Box Office

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Podcast: [Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/global-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7448525)
Published: 2026-05-31T16:01:02+00:00
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A viral horror film called Backrooms, directed by a 20-year-old YouTube creator, shattered box office records with $81.5 million in its opening weekend — proving internet-born talent can dominate theaters. Its low-budget counterpart, Obsession, also directed by a YouTuber, surged past major franchises with $26.4 million in its third weekend. With 86% of Backrooms’ audience under 35, these films are redefining cinema by bringing fresh, dedicated fans to the big screen — and rewriting the rules of Hollywood success. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b667f60539c0b71b

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