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Backrooms’ Draws Rave First Reactions as A24 Horror Targets $20 Million Opening

A lean budget with strong tracking signals a quick path to profit.

Overview

  • A24’s Backrooms, adapted from Kane Parsons’ viral YouTube series, is set for a U.S. theatrical release on May 29.
  • Early press screenings prompted raves, with critics praising its stripped-down, claustrophobic scares and strong turns from Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve.
  • Box-office projections point to roughly $20 million for the domestic opening weekend, according to reports summarizing early tracking.
  • Media reports cite a production cost under $10 million and estimate a break-even near $25 million, suggesting the film could recoup costs quickly if forecasts hold.
  • Director Kane Parsons said he expects to keep exploring the Backrooms universe, indicating more projects could follow if audiences respond.