'Backrooms' Stuns with $81M Debut

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Box office history made with two low-budget horror films, 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession', dominating theaters.
'Backrooms' sets records with an $81 million opening weekend, becoming A24's biggest debut and the largest for original horror.
'Obsession' sees rising ticket sales, crossing $100 million domestically on a $1 million budget, defying box office norms.
Both films are directed by YouTube creators, attracting a young Gen Z audience and upending traditional Hollywood expectations.
In contrast, Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' suffers a steep decline, indicating franchise fatigue among core fans.
Industry analysts highlight the shift towards indie horror and the potential for YouTube creators to complement mainstream filmmaking.
Other new releases like 'The Breadwinner' and 'Pressure' underperform, while 'Michael' continues strong box office performance.
Upcoming summer blockbusters are expected to further boost the box office, potentially reaching $4 billion in revenue.

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