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Box Office: ‘Backrooms’ Stuns With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Has Another Unprecedented Jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Suffers 70% Drop - Variety

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Rebecca Rubin
Box Office: ‘Backrooms’ Stuns With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Has Another Unprecedented Jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Suffers 70% Drop - Variety
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The horror film 'Backrooms' achieved a record-breaking $81 million opening weekend, while 'Obsession' continued its strong performance. Both films, directed by YouTube creators, have challenged traditional Hollywood production models.

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The success of these low-budget, creator-led films signals a significant shift in audience preferences and the influence of digital-native creators in the film industry.

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