This weekend’s two biggest movies were both directed by YouTubers

Two horror films by former YouTube creators dominated the weekend box office.

Kane Parsons’ Backrooms opened No. 1 with an estimated $81 million domestic debut for A24.

Curry Barker’s Obsession took No. 2 with $26.4 million and is still growing in week three, a rare word-of-mouth pattern.

The success points to a stronger pipeline from creator-built audiences to mainstream theatrical hits and studio opportunities.