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‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Disrupt the 2026 Summer Box Office

The low-budget horror films Obsession and Backrooms are outperforming expensive Hollywood productions. Both movies have attracted young audiences through original storytelling. They remain steady in cinemas as two of the biggest horror hits of 2026.

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New data confirms Backrooms reached $275 million and identifies the directors of both films.

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  1. Horror Films Obsession and Backrooms Reach Major Box Office Milestones

    The low-budget horror films Obsession and Backrooms are outperforming expensive Hollywood productions. Both movies have attracted young audiences through original storytelling. They remain steady in cinemas as two of the biggest horror hits of 2026.

    What's confirmed:

    • Obsession has earned more than $300 million worldwide.
    • Backrooms has reached $275 million in worldwide earnings.
    • Both Obsession and Backrooms are low-budget horror films.
    • Obsession and Backrooms are outperforming Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Curry Barker directed Obsession.
    • Kane Parsons directed Backrooms.
    • Toy Story 5 had a $312 million global debut.
    • Scary Movie hit $200 million.
    confidence 90%

  2. YouTuber-led Horror Films Outperform Major Franchises

    Obsession and Backrooms are dominating the global box office. Obsession has surpassed $300 million in worldwide earnings. Both films are outperforming Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu.

    What's confirmed:

    • Obsession has crossed $300 million worldwide.
    • Backrooms is beating Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu at the worldwide box office.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Obsession has made over 400 times its production budget.
    • Backrooms set records during its debut victory.
    confidence 95%

  3. Micro-budget Horror Films Outpace Studio Hits

    Two horror movies directed by YouTubers in their 20s are leading the global box office. Backrooms and Obsession are performing better than traditional studio sequels and tentpoles. Together, the films have made over $260 million worldwide.

    What's confirmed:

    • Backrooms and Obsession are outpacing traditional studio tentpoles and franchise sequels.
    • The two films have collectively earned over $260 million worldwide.
    • Both films were directed by YouTubers in their 20s.
    confidence 100%

  4. Gen Z Horror Films Backrooms and Obsession Disrupt 2026 Summer Box Office

    Two micro-budget horror films directed by YouTubers in their 20s are dominating the global box office. Backrooms and Obsession are outpacing traditional studio tentpoles and franchise sequels. The films have collectively earned over $260 million worldwide.

    What's confirmed:

    • Backrooms and Obsession were directed by first-time filmmakers in their 20s.
    • The two films have earned over $260 million at the worldwide box office.
    • Backrooms is an A24 adaptation of a viral YouTube series by Kane Parsons.
    • Both films are described as micro-budget or small-budget productions.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The combined budget for both films was under $11 million.
    confidence 80%