YouTube is taking over Hollywood
Summary
David Pierce and Julia Alexander discuss how YouTube creators are successfully transitioning to Hollywood, citing box office hits like *Backrooms* and *Obsession*. They analyze how studios are leveraging creators' built-in audiences to revitalize theatrical attendance amid franchise fatigue. The conversation also covers the Trump phone teardown, World Cup streaming complexities, and the evolving relationship between digital platforms and traditional media distribution.
Topics discussed
Intro: YouTube creators taking over Hollywood
90 Seconds: World Cup, Trump phone teardown, and Apple TV
Sponsors: Fetch Pet Insurance and AT&T
The trend of YouTube-to-Hollywood movies
Is this a new phenomenon or just a pipeline?
Legacy studios creating creator-centric divisions
Mr. Beast, non-exclusivity, and creator deals
The changing definition of movie stars
Sponsors: Babish and The Model Health Show
News: 2026 Midterms and AI IPOs
Theatrical releases for digital content
YouTube's ambition to become Hollywood
Horror movies and the game of numbers
Hollywood's potential overreaction to creators
Outro: Formula One podcast promo
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