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Backrooms film adds Brazil cut, AI‑free sequel plan

Overview

A24’s horror title *Backrooms* concluded its 45‑day theatrical run in May 2026 and moved to digital purchase and rental on 14 July 2026 via Apple TV, Prime Video and other services. The film has grossed $331 million worldwide against a $10 million budget. Physical 4K UHD and standard Blu‑ray editions, priced at $35 and $30, are slated for shipment in late August and include three hours of bonus material such as extra scenes, commentary, a making‑of documentary and collectible postcards, with a $10 discount for AAA24 subscribers.

Streaming launched internationally on 16 July 2026, with Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Vivo Play delivering the title in Brazil through the SOFA DGTL aggregator; HBO Max is set for a September premiere.

On 18 July 2026 director Kane Parsons clarified via Discord that A24 will not employ Google’s artificial‑intelligence tools in any future *Backrooms* projects, following a dispute over fan‑made content. He also hinted that a sequel is in development and mentioned the possibility of adapting the game *Portal* for his next production.

The film returned to Brazilian cinemas on 23 July 2026 in an extended‑edition cut distributed by Imagen Filmes. The version adds roughly 15 minutes of previously unreleased footage, deepening the psychological trauma of the protagonist and reinforcing the franchise’s status as A24’s biggest opening for an original horror title in Brazil.

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Backrooms extended version premieres in Brazil, Chile and Peru on July 23, 2026

    The extended cut of the horror film Backrooms arrives in Brazil, Chile and Peru on 23 July 2026, adding 15‑16 minutes of new footage to the A24 release.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kane Parsons' Backrooms film shuns AI and eyes sequel

    Kane Parsons' Backrooms horror film, praised for its design, will not use AI in future A24 productions, and the director hints at a sequel or a Portal adaptation.

  3. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Backrooms horror film streams in Brazil, 4K Blu‑ray edition announced

    Backrooms streams in Brazil via Prime Video and others, while A24 launches 4K UHD and Blu‑ray editions with three hours of bonus content and collectible postcards.

  4. [CULTURE] 11 sources
    Backrooms horror film moves to digital rental and new Blu‑ray editions

    Backrooms, A24’s top‑grossing horror, is now streaming on Apple TV/Prime Video and getting 4K UHD and Blu‑ray editions with extensive bonus features.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms film releases bonus footage on YouTube ahead of digital debut

    Kane Parsons announced that bonus scenes from *Backrooms: Everything Must Go* will appear on YouTube this week, ahead of the film’s July 14 digital rental/purchase launch, sparking mixed fan reactions.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film tops box office, launches extended ‘Liquidación total’ version

    Backrooms horror film, directed by 19‑year‑old Kane Parsons, grosses $330 million worldwide and launches a 16‑minute extended cut in the U.S. and Spain.

  7. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Backrooms horror film heads to digital platforms on July 14

    Backrooms will hit digital purchase/rental platforms on July 14, 46 days after its theatrical debut, following a $350 million box‑office run; available via Prime Video, Apple TV, Google TV, YouTube and more.

  8. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film exceeds $357 million globally, Spain gets extended edition

    The horror film Backrooms has earned $357 million worldwide, setting A24 records, and an extended edition launches in Spain on July 10.

  9. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms film fuels internet horror hype and fuels sequel rumors

    A24’s $350 M horror hit “Backrooms,” directed by Kane Parsons, adapts a viral creepypasta, fuels online analysis, and sparks sequel speculation for a possible 2027 release.

  10. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Germany schedules releases of 'Dreams – Gefährliches Verlangen' and 'Backrooms' extended edition

    Germany will release Michel Franco's drama 'Dreams – Gefährliches Verlangen' on 23 July 2026 and the extended horror 'Backrooms' edition on 18 June 2026.

  11. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Horror Film Tops Box Office

    Kane Parsons' Backrooms, a horror film based on an internet creepypasta, topped global box offices with $212 million, illustrating the rise of digital folklore in mainstream cinema.

  12. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Horror films spotlight liminal terror and therapist vulnerability in recent releases

    2024 horror movies like *Backrooms* and new therapist‑centric thrillers blend liminal settings and psychological vulnerability, expanding the genre’s depth.

  13. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms: Extended Edition Arrives in Italian Cinemas

    Backrooms' expanded edition, adding 16 minutes of footage, will debut in Italian cinemas; the horror film, directed by Kane Parsons, has earned $330 million worldwide.

  14. [CULTURE] 13 sources
    Backrooms horror film returns with extended cut on July 3

    A24 re‑releases Backrooms with a 15‑minute extended cut, titled Everything Must Go Edition, in U.S. cinemas July 3 and in Brazil, Italy and Turkey, after the horror hit earned $330 million worldwide.

  15. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    A24's 'Backrooms' Surpasses $330 Million Worldwide Gross

    A24's horror thriller 'Backrooms' starring Chiwetel Ejiofor has earned $330 million worldwide, becoming the studio’s top‑grossing release, with a PVOD debut slated for July 7.

  16. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms sets A24 box‑office record and returns for extended theatrical cut

    Backrooms becomes A24’s highest‑grossing film with $307 M worldwide, gets an extended re‑release, and fuels a viral theory that the horror setting is a degrading memory archive.

  17. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms film by Kane Parsons expands online horror universe

    A24’s May 29 release “Backrooms”, directed by Kane Parsons, continues the online horror saga that started with a 2019 4chan post, slotting new footage into a 1990 timeline and linking to the Async Research Inst

  18. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Backrooms horror film showcases Vancouver locations and hits $272 million at the box office

    The 2026 horror film “Backrooms,” shot on a massive practical set in Vancouver, grossed about $272 million worldwide, signaling a rise in indie horror popularity.

  19. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms Film Review and Viral Bathroom Puzzle Highlight Internet Oddities

    A Polish review critiques the *Backrooms* horror film while an online puzzle spotlights a misplaced fork in a bathroom illustration, both showing internet‑driven media trends.

  20. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Indie horror 'Backrooms' tops 2026 box office for A24

    Indie horror *Backrooms* grossed $256.9 M on a $10 M budget, becoming A24’s top 2026 box office hit and signaling a shift toward YouTube‑sourced talent in Hollywood.

  21. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Backrooms horror film sets box office record and fuels cultural buzz

    Backrooms, a horror film by YouTube star Kane Parsons, shattered box‑office records, topping $270 million worldwide and sparking debate on internet‑born cinema.

  22. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Backrooms' $118M Success Sparks Hollywood Hunt for Reddit‑Sourced Stories

    After the $118 M success of the A24 horror film *Backrooms*, Hollywood agencies are mining Reddit for story ideas, with executives calling the platform a powerful focus group for new IP.

  23. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film sparks fan Easter‑egg hunt amid mixed critical response

    A24’s Backrooms horror adaptation of the viral liminal‑space meme opened in US theaters in June 2026, prompting fans to hunt Easter eggs but receiving mixed reviews, with French critics calling it a weak cinema

  24. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Backrooms horror film premieres, spurs worldwide media campaigns

    The Backrooms horror film debuts in June 2026, grosses $260 M, and prompts a collector’s edition release, while its internet‑myth origins fuel a Revolut ad campaign and renewed interest in liminal horror movies

  25. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms creepypasta drives new digital folklore era

    The Backrooms meme, sparked by a 2019 4chan image and a viral YouTube short, became a digital folklore legend, drawing A24's interest for a film and highlighting the rise of internet‑born creepypasta myths.

  26. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms film hits $300 million after 2002 photo sparks internet legend

    A 2002 Wisconsin store photo became the viral Backrooms legend, leading to the 2026 film that is set to top $300 million at the box office.

  27. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms: Um Não-Lugar reaches 1 million tickets sold in Brazil

    The horror film Backrooms: Um Não-Lugar, directed by Kane Parsons, has sold over 1 million tickets in Brazil, becoming A24’s biggest opening and a hit with Gen Z audiences.

  28. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Horror Film Turns Internet Myth into Box‑Office Hit

    A24’s *Backrooms*, directed by teen Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, adapts a 4chan horror myth, earning $117 M on a $10 M budget but receiving mixed reviews over its thin plot and strong visuals.

  29. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Indie horror “Backrooms” and action film “The Furious” set for German release in June 2026

    Backrooms, a US‑Canada horror film, and The Furious, a martial‑arts action movie, are both scheduled for German cinema release in June 2026.

  30. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    A24's 'Backrooms' horror film debuts in Italy with practical set design

    A24's horror film 'Backrooms' opened in Italy on 27 May, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Production designer Danny Vermette built practical sets to recreate the internet‑inspired liminal world.

  31. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    A24’s ‘Backrooms’ stays in theaters while streaming debut on Max remains unconfirmed

    A24’s horror film “Backrooms” has earned $117.9 M since its May 29, 2026 theatrical release, setting studio records, while its Max streaming debut remains unannounced, likely slated for later 2026.

  32. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kane Parsons to helm multiple Backrooms sequels after $81 M opening

    Director Kane Parsons’ low‑budget horror film Backrooms opened with $81 M, A24’s biggest debut, and he confirmed plans for a series of sequels while maintaining his YouTube work.

  33. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    A24's 'Backrooms' Becomes Studio's Highest‑Grossing Film with $212 M Worldwide

    A24’s horror film 'Backrooms' topped $212 million globally in ten days, becoming the studio’s biggest box‑office hit and surpassing its $10 million budget.

  34. [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    A24's 'Backrooms' Sets Global Box‑Office Record with $212 Million

    A24’s horror film ‘Backrooms: Um Não‑Lugar’ has earned $212.6 million globally, $135 million in the US, setting the studio’s all‑time box‑office record and prompting a sequel.

  35. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Swiss contest offers tickets to A24’s ‘Backrooms’ film premiere

    Swiss residents can enter a contest to win tickets to the A24 film “The Backrooms”, premiering 17 June 2026; draw on 15 June, eligibility limited to Switzerland.

  36. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Director Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Film Fuels Talk of Portal Game Adaptation

    Kane Parsons' A24 horror film Backrooms becomes a box‑office hit, and he hints at directing a Portal video‑game movie adaptation.

  37. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film grosses $145 M, director condemns AI in cinema

    The horror film *Backrooms* earned $145 M globally, signaling Gen‑Z’s cinema resurgence, while its young director, Kane Parsons, publicly denounces generative AI in filmmaking.

  38. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Kane Parsons plans Portal film adaptation after Backrooms box‑office hit

    Director Kane Parsons, famed for the $118 M Backrooms hit, aims to bring Valve’s Portal to film after signing with A24 for a sequel.

  39. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Director Kane Parsons Plans Film Adaptation of Valve's Portal

    Director Kane Parsons, famed for the Backrooms film, says he is exploring a movie adaptation of Valve’s Portal, aiming for an original production.

  40. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms film becomes A24's top‑grossing release in the United States

    Backrooms: A Non‑Place, Kane Parsons’ debut starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, earned $103.86 million in its first US week, overtaking previous A24 hits to become the studio’s top‑grossing U.S. entry

  41. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Kane Parsons rejects generative AI, calls it cultural rot

    Kane Parsons, director of *The Backrooms*, denounces generative AI as harmful and culturally decaying, preferring practical effects; his film leads the U.S. box office and he will explore AI themes without the​

  42. [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Backrooms horror film earns $118 million worldwide, topping A24’s opening records

    Low‑budget horror film Backrooms earns $118 million worldwide, breaking A24’s opening record and underscoring Hollywood’s shift to YouTube‑sourced talent.

  43. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Backrooms horror film tops US box office and slated for HBO Max streaming

    Backrooms, a horror film by young director Kane Parsons that grew from a viral meme, tops US box office and will later stream on HBO Max after a 40‑day theatrical run.

  44. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Director Kane Parsons brands generative AI a symptom of cultural and economic decay

    Director Kane Parsons denounces generative AI as harmful to creativity, wishes it gone, and notes his film *Backrooms* topped the U.S. box office using physical sets.

  45. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Director Kane Parsons rules out Backrooms sequel, eyes TV series

    Director Kane Parsons says a Backrooms sequel is not planned, preferring a TV series, after the horror film's $81.5 million debut; the movie ends with protagonist Clark trapped in liminal spaces.

  46. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Surpasses $100 Million Domestic Box Office

    ‘Backrooms’, a horror film by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons, crossed $100 M domestically, becoming A24’s highest‑grossing US release and setting several box‑office records.

  47. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    ‘Backrooms’ low‑budget horror film outguns Star Wars spin‑off at US box office

    Low‑budget horror ‘Backrooms’, made for $10 m, earned $118 m worldwide in its opening weekend, beating Disney’s $165 m Star Wars spin‑off; fellow indie ‘Obsession’ also grossed $105 m.

  48. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    A24’s ‘Backrooms’ crosses $100 million domestic, becoming studio’s highest‑grossing film

    ‘Backrooms’ hits $100 million domestic in six days, making A24’s biggest‑grossing film and naming 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons the youngest box‑office topper.

  49. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    A24's horror film 'Backrooms' earns $118 million worldwide in opening weekend

    A24's horror film 'Backrooms' directed by Kane Parsons opened to $118 million worldwide, topping the Czech box office with 6.3 million CZK.

  50. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Backrooms' horror thriller tops A24 US box‑office record and leads worldwide earnings

    Backrooms, a low‑budget horror by Kane Parsons, set an A24 US box‑office record with $81 M and leads earnings in 42 countries, on track to topple the label’s worldwide record.

  51. [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Backrooms film sparks horror game recommendations and detailed ending analysis

    Kane Parsons' *Backrooms* film details a therapist's descent into liminal spaces, while related horror games like Escape the Backrooms and Subliminal let fans explore the same unsettling world.

  52. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Backrooms horror film dominates box office while director warns of AI dangers

    Backrooms, a horror film by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons, earned $81 M opening weekend in the US and is A24’s top grossing release, while Parsons warns that generative AI poses genuinely harmful consequences for 영화

  53. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    A24 releases ‘Backrooms’ horror film starring Chiwetel Ejiofor

    A24’s horror film “Backrooms,” directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, adapts the viral creepypasta into a psychological thriller, earning $118 million opening weekend.

  54. [BUSINESS] 19 sources
    Backrooms film shatters A24 box‑office records worldwide

    Kane Parsons' 20‑year‑old horror film Backrooms earned $118 million worldwide in its opening weekend, setting A24’s biggest debut and making him the youngest director to top the U.S. box office.

  55. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Netflix thriller lineup and A24's horror film 'Backrooms' reviewed

    Netflix offers seven new thrillers, while A24’s horror film 'Backrooms' starring Chiwetel Ejiofor delivers a tense maze‑like survival experience.

  56. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror meme expands from 4chan image to A24 feature film

    A 2019 4chan office photo sparked the viral 'Backrooms' horror myth, which grew online, led to a hit 2022 YouTube short, and is now a feature film by A24.

  57. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Backrooms horror film receives attention in Czech reviews

    A24’s horror film Backrooms, directed by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons, adapts the internet meme of endless office corridors and has earned positive Czech reviews for its unsettling atmosphere.

  58. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    A24 releases horror film “Backrooms” directed by Kane Parsons

    A24’s horror film “Backrooms”, directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, opened in Brazil and Portugal on 28 May, adapting the viral internet creepypasta about endless office corridors.

  59. [CULTURE] 29 sources
    Backrooms psychological horror film debuts in theaters

    Kane Parsons' horror film Backrooms, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, opens in Argentine and Canadian theatres, exploring a portal to endless yellow rooms.

  60. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film adapts viral internet meme for the big screen

    A24's horror film Backrooms, directed by young YouTuber Kane Parsons, adapts a 4chan meme into a surreal labyrinth story starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, praised for its atmosphere but critiqued for thin storytelling

  61. [CULTURE] 25 sources
    Kane Parsons Directs A24’s ‘Backrooms’ as Rumor Denied by Mark Duplass

    19‑year‑old Kane Parsons directed A24’s ‘Backrooms’; actor Mark Duplass dismissed rumors of ghost‑directing, confirming Parsons was fully in control ahead of the film’s May 29 release.

  62. [CULTURE] 15 sources
    Backrooms horror film set for June 2026 release

    A24’s horror adaptation “Backrooms”, directed by 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, will debut in UK cinemas late May and across Europe on 5 June 2026.

  63. [CULTURE] 6 sources
    A24's 'Backrooms' Horror Film to Premiere in Italy May 27

    A24 releases the internet‑originated horror film 'Backrooms', directed by Kane Parsons, in Italian cinemas on May 27, spotlighting digital‑born storytelling in mainstream cinema.

  64. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    A24's Backrooms slated for May release; South Africa early screening giveaway and US box‑office surge forecast

    A24's Backrooms opens 29 May 2026; South Africa early screening giveaway announced, US opening projected at $31 million, potentially an A24 record.

  65. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Backrooms horror film trailer reveals new 'Poolrooms' ahead of 2026 release

    A24's Backrooms trailer unveils new 'Poolrooms' and a 2026 release, starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and directed by Kane Parsons.

  66. [CULTURE] 51 sources
    Kane Parsons’ Backrooms heads to cinemas in Mexico and Italy

    Backrooms by Kane Parsons debuts in Mexico (May 28) and Italy (May 27), with A24 involvement and Italian distribution.

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