Home / Arts and Entertainment / Backrooms: From Viral Lore to Box Office King
Backrooms: From Viral Lore to Box Office King
14 Jul
Summary
- Backrooms film achieved over $350 million worldwide.
- The movie is based on a viral YouTube found-footage series.
- It is now available to buy or rent digitally.
The film "Backrooms," born from viral YouTube content and internet lore, has achieved remarkable success, becoming A24's highest-grossing movie to date. It has generated over $350 million globally on a modest $10 million budget. Directed by the emerging filmmaker Kane Parsons, the cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
"Backrooms" is now accessible for home viewing as of July 14, 2026. The film can be purchased digitally for $24.99 or rented for $19.99 through various platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video. Rentals provide 30 days of access, with a 48-hour viewing window once started.
Further enhancing its accessibility, "Backrooms" is slated for a streaming debut on HBO Max in late September or early October 2026, following A24's output deal with Warner Bros. Discovery. This move positions the film for a potential Halloween season release, offering another way for fans to enjoy the new horror franchise.
