This weekend, the horror genre continues its box office reign with Obsession and Backrooms outperforming even The Mandalorian, according to the source report. Meanwhile, the Scary Movie franchise returns with its latest installment, taking aim at recent horror hits like Smile, Nope, and Get Out. For those seeking a different flavor, Netflix offers Another Round, a Danish Oscar-winning film that explores the philosophical implications of sustained intoxication.

How ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’ Surpassed ‘The Mandalorian’ at the Box Office

The source reports that Obsession and Backrooms are leading the charts, even beating the Star Wars series The Mandalorian. This signals a sustained audience appetite for horror, particularly original properties rather than legacy franchises. The trend mirrors last year's resurgence of horror in theaters, where low-to-mid-budget scare films consistently outperformed expectations, as reported by industry analysts. Yet the source does not provide specific revenue figures for either film, making it difficult to gauge the magnitude of the lead.

Why the ‘Scary Movie’ Franchise Targets ‘Smile’, ‘Nope’, and ‘Get Out’

The upcoming Scary Movie installment, as noted by the source, will parody three specific recent horror hits: Smile, Nope, and Get Out. Each of those films had distinctive cultural impact — Get Out won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay , Nope was a sci-fi horror allegory, and Smile became a viral sensation. The parody franchise’s strategy is to capitalize on recognizable moments, but the source leaves open whether the new film will include original cast members or the involvement of previous directors.

‘Another Round’: The Danish Oscar-Winner That Asks a Provocative Question

Directed by Thomas Vinterberg and starring Mads Mikkelsen, Another Round won the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, according to the source. the film’s premise — maintaining a constant blood-alcohol level — offers dark comedy and emotional depth, making it a counterpoint to the weekend’s horror fare. netflix’s addition of this title expands access to high-quality international cinema for U.S. audiences. However, the source does not disclose how the film’s streaming numbers compare to its initial theatrical release.

What Remains Unanswered About This Weekend’s Movie Trends

The source provides no numerical data for Obsession and Backrooms' box office grosses, nor the exact release date of the new Scary Movie. Additionally, it is unclear whether Another Round has seen a surge in viewership since its Oscar win, or if the Collider quiz mentioned in the source is driving new discovery of older Best Picture winners. These gaps make it hard to assess whether the horror dominance is a temporary blip or a permanent shift in audience behavior.