Christopher Nolan Praises $400 Million Obsession, Says Young Audiences Reject AI
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Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 11
Christopher Nolan Praises $400 Million Obsession, Says Young Audiences Reject AI
3 articles · Updated · Hollywood Reporter · Jul 11
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Christopher Nolan said younger moviegoers are "utterly rejecting" AI in filmmaking, arguing their backlash is fueling demand for more tactile, human-made storytelling.
Citing breakout horror hits Obsession and Backrooms, Nolan said audiences dismissed claims that short attention spans rule out ambitious cinema, noting parts of Backrooms are as obscure as David Lynch.
Obsession has grossed more than $400 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget, while Backrooms has topped $350 million globally; 21-year-old director Kane Parsons became the youngest filmmaker to lead the domestic box office.
Promoting The Odyssey, Nolan said filmmaking is being renewed by young voices, with Steven Spielberg also recently praising Obsession and its sub-$1 million production.