Jason Blum & James Wan Talk ’70s Feeling Embodied By Young Filmmakers Coming Out Of YouTube Space, Ambition To Make Blumhouse-Atomic Monster “The Disney Of Horror”
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- Jason Blum announced that Obsession crossed $100 M at the box office and is the first film since E.T. to see its earnings rise for two consecutive weekends after opening.
- James Wan highlighted that the success of Obsession and Backrooms is driven by non‑traditional, YouTube‑originated directors who obsess over audience reaction and test screenings.
- Blumhouse and Atomic Monster completed a merger over two years ago, now operating as two labels under one company with shared resources and complementary creative (Wan) and business (Blum) leadership.
- Blum said the “70s‑feeling” edgy style of these films and the involvement of young internet creators signal a hopeful, “really exciting” moment for theatrical movies after COVID‑era lethargy.
Why it matters: The $100 M box‑office win for Obsession and its two‑weekend upward trend give theater chains and studios a rare post‑COVID revenue boost, while validating YouTube‑originated filmmakers as viable box‑office draws.
