
Backrooms
A furniture store owner and his therapist must survive a nightmarish labyrinth of endless liminal spaces after a mysterious doorway appears in the basement.
Synopsis
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
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A crew of 218+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Greg NgShot by Jeremy CoxScored by Kane ParsonsDesigned by Danny Vermette
Box Office
2026 · Box office
✅ Made its money back — grossed 3.8× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$38.4M
Opening weekend: $81.4M — 60% of its US run. Front-loaded — most of its money arrived opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $109.1M — 81% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,442 theaters
Release dates around the world5 countries · showhide
- United StatesMay 7, 2026
- South KoreaMay 27, 2026
- MexicoMay 27, 2026
- ParaguayMay 27, 2026
- TaiwanMay 27, 2026
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- AI · ReviewedJul 3, 2026
Backrooms Becomes A24's Highest-Grossing Movie Globally
A24's horror film 'Backrooms' has become the studio's highest-grossing release worldwide, surpassing $200 million in ticket sales. Directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, the film has earned $212 million globally, with $135 million coming from North America. This success has overtaken the previous record holder, Timothée Chalamet's 'Marty Supreme,' which earned $191 million. The film's performance marks a significant milestone for A24, highlighting the growing appeal of horror films in the current box office landscape.
Variety
- AI · ReviewedJun 3, 2026
Backrooms Becomes A24's Highest-Grossing Domestic Film
A24's horror film 'Backrooms' has surpassed $100 million at the domestic box office in just six days, making it the studio's highest-grossing film in that market. Directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, the movie has defied typical arthouse box office trends, achieving a rare level of commercial success in a fragmented theatrical landscape. The rapid growth in revenue highlights the film's strong audience appeal and marketing effectiveness.
Variety
- AI · ReviewedJun 3, 2026
Backrooms Review: Turning a Vibe Into a Movie
Kane Parsons' film 'Backrooms' attempts to translate an online mythos into a horror narrative, but the results are mixed. The film draws from the internet-born concept of the Backrooms, which originated on message boards and forums as a surreal, eerie concept of abandoned spaces. Parsons, a social-media native, built his career through viral content before being noticed by A24. The film features Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve in leading roles, but struggles to fully realize the potential of its source material. The challenge of adapting an abstract 'vibe' into a traditional cinematic story is evident in the film's uneven execution.
Vulture — Movies
- AI · ReviewedJun 2, 2026
Backrooms Sets A24 Box Office Record in U.K. and Ireland
A24's psychological horror film 'Backrooms' achieved a historic opening in the U.K. and Ireland, grossing £4.2 million ($5.7 million) over the weekend. This marked the distributor's highest-ever debut in the region. Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' followed in second place, earning $3.5 million in its second week of release. The strong performance of 'Backrooms' highlights the continued appeal of horror films in the market.
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Cast & Crew
218 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Supporting cast
206Robert Bobroczkyi
as Pirate Clark
Peter Chernin
Ember Ambrose
as Young Mary
Dan Levine
Krista Kosonen
as Nora
Shawn Levy
Philip Granger
as Meterman
Roberto Patino
Osgood Perkins
Katharine Isabelle
as Robin
Jenno Topping
Peter New
as Big Wayne
James Wan
Sarah Hayward
as Nurse
Alayna Glasthal
Natalie Moon
as Phil's Wife
Jesse Savath
Calix Fraser
as Phil's Child
Judson Scott
Sawyer Fraser
as Phil's Child
Chris White
Patrick Baynham
as Bearded Still Life
Jordan Barber
Rhiannon Roberts
as Redheaded Still Life
Giuliana Bertuzzi
Dana Mahmood
as Archibald Leland Sutter Still Life
Jenni Depiero
Matthew Patrick Savage
as Homeless Man
Grant Donghia
Ramona Kim
as Party Attendant Mother
Andy Levine
Milana Wan
as Party Attendant Daughter
Marlaina Mah
Kelly Craig
as Barbara
Lauren Smith
Mel Kostas
as Rival Customer
Edo Van Breemen
Jeremy Cox
Greg Ng
Wittney Horton
Danny Vermette
Alan Derksen
Trevor Johnston
Mica Kayde
Kristin Chaar
Sheila Erdmann
Caitlin Groves
Madelaine Hermans
Sara Huggins
Bree Anna Lehto
Erin Peters
Werner Pretorius
Crissy Renaud
Tray Willis
Jes Anderson
Adrian Cox
Corey Deckler
Lucas Ford
Brian Hayashi
Caroline Simpson
Benjamin Gardere
Loki Wang
Quincy Wheeler Hendren
Eliason Aboukassam
Ralph Allan
Kael Amdam
Elizabeth Armerding
Indy Astete
John C Barry
Adam Bartlett
Chloe Bohonos
Eric Brock
Eric Cairns
Jill Elliott
Eugenio Battaglia
Robert W Booth
Ben Carr
Humberto Corte
Scott Gailey
Scott Johnson Gailey
Jeff Grout
Jan Hetmer
Tihomir Hristozov
Javier Ivan Perez
Jeffrey Kennett
Nathyn Sanche
Ole Vezina
Camil Adell
Lauren Allen
Anjan Kumar Amula
Jessica Amzoll
Yedukondalu Ankireddy
Asgar Bhola Ansari
Vinod Kumar Reddy Anumula
Naga Durga Vara Prasad Anupoju
Jeff Aquino
Trevor Addie
Craig Bullen
Daniel Cudmore
Fish Fulton
Lars Grant
Kevin Haaland
Kai Hirvonen
Dave Hospes
Nick Longhurst
Gaston Morrison
Jonathan Andersen
Geoff Anderson
Kelly Anderson
Josh Barns
Amrit Bawa
Jones Belsher
Jared Boyce
Herb Crowder
Adrian Dean
Roscoe Dillman
Kevin Ang
Bandakindi Anjaneyulu
Denny Bigras
Patricia Binga
Tony Boserman
Justin Brunett
Nick Chamberlain
Anouchka Farrenc
Cosmin Ghiga
Rachha Gopal
Kara Eide
Queen Lea Gardner
Andrea Hughes
Cathy Huynh
James Kirk
Zachary Spiegel
Kris Woznesensky
Giselle Bourget
Joshua Knight
Danny Metcalfe
Jessy Pantella
Julia Louise Vogel
Mahsa Pazhouh
Marena Dix
Stephen Grobe
Gloria Mercer
Nicholas Monsour
Laura O Neal
Michael Pedersen
Jamie Quast
Jacob Bailey
Andrew David James Burke
Renata Calderon Galindo
Mario Legare
Christopher Mcdonell
Aiden Ayers
Christopher Saint Booth
Sam Davidson
Natasha Duprey
Jeffrey Innes
Sarah Mcmullen Brown
Shayla Swanson
Bria Rose Wilk
Bettina Alley
Rudy Couto
Kelly Dolloway
Sukh Gill
Raj Jaswal
Roger Lafond
Rick Mackay
Judge Mann
Joelle Mclellan
Devin Nienow
Alain Gauthier
Joseph Bicknell
Marlange Piard
Sophie Caird
Thierry Iregena
Dylan Jenkinson
Kennedy Mead
Lukas Mund
Kathleen Papali
Addison Pauli
Cameron Sawatzky
Jon Warne
Veronica Berube
Vicki Egilsson
Diane Hudson
Heather Mccullough
Elva Parsons
Dana Bontempo
Eric Bruneau
Caroline Dhavernas
Zachary Evrard
Elisabeth Gauthier Pelletier
Fayolle Jean Jr
Joseph Ahn
Jerry Applewhite
Aaron Becker
Sebastien Blyth
Traci Bank Cohen
Danny Corona
Martin Crowder
Jack Donaldson
Kevin Panda Eisenlord
Eva Ferguson
Alexis Jacknow
Matt Kincses
Bianca Kristensen
Sean Mcloughlin
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