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Key facts
- "Backrooms" has grossed $248.4 million, and "Obsession" has surpassed $286.4 million.
- "Disclosure Day" is projected to open in the mid-$40 millions.
- "Scary Movie" and "Masters of the Universe" are expected to see significant drops in their second weekends.
- "Obsession" is predicted to finish second in its fifth weekend.
- Five additional horror films are slated for release later in the summer.
The summer box office has been significantly impacted by the success of horror films, with "Backrooms" and "Obsession" emerging as unexpected blockbusters. "Backrooms," based on a popular YouTube series, has grossed $248.4 million after its third weekend, while "Obsession" has surpassed $286.4 million in five weeks. These figures challenge the traditional definition of a summer blockbuster, demonstrating the financial viability of smaller-scale horror releases.
Looking ahead, "Disclosure Day," directed by Steven Spielberg, is projected to open in the mid-$40 millions, potentially marking one of his best opening weekends for an original film. However, other anticipated releases like "Scary Movie" and "Masters of the Universe" are expected to experience significant drops in their second weekends, potentially allowing "Obsession" to maintain a strong position in the box office rankings.
Several other horror films are scheduled for release later in the summer, including "Ice Cream Man," "Insidious: Out of the Further," and "Her Private Hell." These releases aim to capitalize on the genre's current success, with some being part of established franchises and others hoping to become surprise hits like "Backrooms" and "Obsession."