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Backrooms Sequel Confirmed After Massive $118M Opening
2 Jun
Summary
- Backrooms sequel is in early development with writer search underway.
- The film achieved a $118M opening weekend, exceeding expectations.
- A24 holds the contract for future Backrooms installments.
The horror film "Backrooms," with an impressive $118M opening weekend, is confirmed to be getting a sequel. Director Kane Parsons, who has expressed a desire to expand the "Backrooms" universe beyond YouTube, is currently searching for a screenwriter to collaborate on the project.
This early development phase means there are no attached stars or official green lights yet, but Parsons' contract for future "Backrooms" content remains with A24. The success of "Backrooms" is part of a larger trend of YouTube creators and their content finding significant traction at the box office.
Several production entities contributed to the film's success, including 21 Laps, Atomic Monster/Blumhouse, Odd Fellows, and Chernin Entertainment. This trend is further exemplified by other recent successes like "Obsession," which became Focus Features' highest-grossing domestic film ever with $105.7M.
"Backrooms" is estimated to have earned over $6M on its opening day and is projected to hold strong against new releases, with an anticipated $36M second weekend. The film's audience skewed heavily young, with 88% of viewers under 35.
