Overview
- Backrooms, which premiered May 29, opened to roughly $81.4 million in North America and has passed $100 million worldwide, marking the largest debut in A24’s history.
- The feature was directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, who adapted his viral creepypasta-inspired series and became the youngest director to open at number one.
- The film’s low-budget production—reported near $10 million—and its VHS-style, liminal aesthetic helped convert an existing online fanbase into strong theatrical turnout, especially among viewers 25 and younger.
- A24 and Parsons are reported to be in very early development discussions for a sequel, though no formal green light or casting decisions have been announced.
- Critics generally praise the movie’s atmosphere and visuals while questioning whether the original short-form concept sustains a conventional feature-length narrative, a split that highlights the risks of translating viral work to studio films.