The American SetHorror's 2026 Box Office Run Leads Industry Figures to Discuss What Comes Next
Horror films drew strong ticket sales in 2026, with "Obsession" and "Backrooms" among the titles that performed well at the box office. People who work in the genre met at this year's Fantastic Fest to talk about where horror goes from here. The discussion covered how filmmakers and studios can take creative risks while also limiting their exposure. For readers in Beverly Hills and across Los Angeles, where much of the film business is based, the talk concerned a genre coming off one of its strongest commercial years.
With reporting from Variety Film.