Backrooms' horror thriller tops A24 US box‑office record and leads worldwide earnings

The low‑budget horror film *Backrooms*, directed by 20‑year‑old YouTuber Kane Parsons and produced by A24, has become the label’s highest‑grossing release in the United States, pulling in $81.4 million in its opening week and $100 million domestically within six days. The movie, starring Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor, has also topped box‑office charts in 42 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Mexico and several European and Asian markets, bringing global receipts to $118 million and on track to exceed $191 million, surpassing the previous A24 record set by *Marty Supreme*. The success follows a viral YouTube series that inspired the film, and it has set a new benchmark for original horror‑thriller openings.

The rapid earnings demonstrate the commercial pull of indie genre titles and underscore A24’s growing influence in the international market, with the film slated for further releases across Europe and Asia in the coming weeks.