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Backrooms Becomes A24's Highest-Grossing Domestic Film
Originally published Jun 3, 2026
By Rebecca Rubin · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 3, 2026
Key points
- Backrooms has earned over $100 million domestically in six days.
- The film is now A24's highest-grossing movie in the domestic box office.
- Directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, the horror film has exceeded typical arthouse revenue benchmarks.
- The success of Backrooms reflects strong audience engagement and effective marketing.
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.
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