'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' Box Office Successes Signal Diverging Paths for Hollywood
By
Christian Zilko
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Summary
Hollywood is celebrating a strong box office weekend driven by two breakout films: A24's "Backrooms" (directed by Kane Parsons) with $118 million worldwide opening, and Curry Barker's "Obsession" crossing $100 million in its second weekend. The article analyzes what these successes mean for the film industry's commercial future, noting that while both films are cause for celebration, they point studios in two different strategic directions for future filmmaking and distribution.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledA24 scored the biggest opening in its history thanks to Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms,' which brought in $118 million worldwide
Curry Barker's 'Obsession' enjoyed a second consecutive weekend of increased ticket sales that led it across the $100 million mark
Weekends like this don't come around much anymore, so the industry needs to celebrate them whenever they happen
While 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession' have given the industry a lot to celebrate, the lessons they offer point studios in two diverging directions
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