We need to talk about Backrooms

YouTube creators are now making blockbuster Hollywood movies. "Backrooms" and "Obsession" cost millions but grossed over $100M each, proving internet-native IP and creators can dominate the box office.

• 🎬 YouTube creators like Kane Parsons ('Backrooms') and Curry Barker ('Obsession') are now directing and producing hit Hollywood films.
• 💰 'Backrooms' made $118M on a $10M budget; 'Obsession' made $148M on a $1M budget.
• 📈 These films prove internet-native, collaborative IP built by Gen Z can outperform traditional Hollywood blockbusters.
• 💡 Filmmakers who grew up on YouTube are masters at capturing and holding audience attention, a skill Hollywood is now learning from.

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