Creatorverse: Theaters Are Obsessed With Creators Right Now
The article discusses the growing influence of creators in Hollywood, highlighting the success of Curry Barker's film 'Obsession.' The film, which had a budget of less than $1 million, opened to a strong box office performance and positive reviews. This trend is reflected in other creator-led projects that have also performed well, indicating a shift in the industry.
- ▪Curry Barker's 'Obsession' had a $17.2 million opening weekend at the box office.
- ▪The film received a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes and is popular among the 18-to-35 demographic.
- ▪Other creator-led films are also achieving significant box office success, indicating a trend in Hollywood.
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Home > Commentary & Analysis > Columns Creatorverse: Theaters Are Obsessed With Creators Right Now Curry Barker’s “Obsession” and Jordan Firstman’s deal prove Hollywood’s love affair is getting stronger Kayla Cobb May 20, 2026 @ 1:30 PM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Inde Navarette and Michael Johnston in "Obsession" (Focus Features) Hey Creatorverse readers, Curry Barker and Cooper Tomlinson always knew they wanted to make movies and TV shows. But what the duo behind “Obsession” could have never predicted was how their YouTube sketches would train them to make a critically acclaimed movie that had a $17.2 million opening weekend at the box office.
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