Open Door, Kevin Cates viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films Obsession and Backrooms as the industry invests in YouTube creators and younger filmmakers with established audiences. []
Viral Open Door YouTube Short to be Adapted Into Feature, Earns Six-Figure Development Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety - 12 Jun 2026 23:59
Open Door, Kevin Cates viral sci-fi short with nearly 15 million views across YouTube shorts, TikTok and Instagram, will be adapted into a feature-length film through a six-figure development deal. The news follows the success of breakout horror films Obsession and Backrooms as the industry invests in YouTube creators and younger filmmakers with established audiences. []
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