A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Surpasses $100 Million Domestic Box Office

Horror film *Backrooms*, directed by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons and based on his popular YouTube series, crossed the $100 million mark at the North American box office, becoming A24’s highest‑grossing domestic release. The movie opened on May 29, earning $81 million in its opening weekend on a $10 million budget, and continued strong performance with $7.6 million on Monday and $8.6 million on Tuesday.

The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve and has amassed a global total of about $144 million, putting it close to overtaking A24’s previous worldwide hit *Everything Everywhere All at Once* ($148 million). *Backrooms* also set records as the biggest debut for an original horror film and for a first‑time filmmaker on a non‑franchise project, making Parsons the youngest director to top the domestic box office.

The success highlights the growing impact of digital‑native creators in mainstream cinema and underscores A24’s continued prominence in the independent film market.