What Does Steven Spielberg Mean to Gen Z Amid the Rise of YouTube Filmmakers?

Curry Barker and Kane Parsons—two directors in their twenties—just made box-office history with 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms.' Their success raises a generational question: As YouTube-raised filmmakers now dominate the box office, does Steven Spielberg still carry weight with Gen Z? The Hollywood Reporter surveyed young moviegoers to find out.

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