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Kane Parsons Set to Direct Backrooms 2 With A24 Announcement Expected

A24 appears to be keeping the young creator tied to the franchise to preserve creative control over the internet-born horror property.

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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report that horror site Dread Central says Kane Parsons has signed to direct a sequel titled Backrooms 2, with an official studio announcement expected soon.
  • The reports were published over the weekend and have been repeated by Polygon, JoBlo, ComicBook.com, Dexerto and other outlets that cite the same industry sourcing.
  • No plot details, casting returns, production start date, or release schedule have been disclosed at this early development stage.
  • Parsons created the Backrooms concept as viral YouTube found-footage shorts and directed the 2026 A24 feature that grossed about $394.1 million worldwide.
  • The reported deal follows summer interest from major studios and A24’s reported effort to retain Parsons, a move that could shape where he makes future projects and how the franchise expands.