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Backrooms Sets A24 Box Office Record in U.K. and Ireland
Originally published Jun 2, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 2, 2026
Key points
- 'Backrooms' earned £4.2 million ($5.7 million) in its opening weekend in the U.K. and Ireland.
- The film set a new box office record for A24 in the region.
- Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' placed second with $3.5 million in its second week.
- The success of 'Backrooms' underscores the popularity of horror films in current cinema trends.
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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