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

YouTube creators are breaking into mainstream box office success through horror films.

Kane Parsons’ Backrooms opened at No. 1 and is projected to gross $80M–$90M domestically this weekend.

Curry Barker’s Obsession took No. 2 and is gaining momentum in its third weekend.

The trend also includes Markiplier’s Iron Lung, underscoring how built-in online fandoms can translate to theatrical draws.