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A24’s Backrooms Comes to Digital Stores on July 14

A short theatrical run followed by a premium digital release shows studios favor rapid monetization of low‑budget creator‑origin horror.

Overview

  • A24 confirmed on Friday that Backrooms will be available to buy or rent on digital platforms starting Tuesday, July 14, with purchase listed at $24.99 on storefronts including Amazon and Apple TV.
  • The film will carry a lower‑cost rental option on PVOD, with listings indicating a 48‑hour rental price around $19.99 on some services.
  • Backrooms earned well over $350 million worldwide on an estimated $10 million budget and remains in limited theatrical release after an extended re‑release that added roughly 15–16 minutes of extra footage.
  • Directed by former YouTuber Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, the film’s rapid rise from online shorts to a major box‑office hit highlights studios’ growing interest in creator‑origin talent.
  • Physical home‑media details and franchise plans are still being finalized, and industry coverage says the quick 46‑day theatrical‑to‑digital window could influence how studios handle future low‑budget horror releases.