A24’s “Backrooms” Sets New Box-Office Record Ahead of PVOD Launch

“Backrooms,” the horror thriller directed by Kane Parsons and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, opened in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2026. In its opening weekend the film earned $81.4 million from 3,442 North American venues, surpassing its $10 million production budget. By its sixth weekend the domestic total reached $184.1 million, and combined with $145.9 million in international ticket sales the worldwide gross stands at $330 million. This makes “Backrooms” the highest-grossing A24 release worldwide, overtaking previous A24 leaders such as “Marty Supreme” ($191.1 million), “Everything Everywhere All at Once” ($147.9 million), “Civil War” ($127.2 million) and “Materialists” ($107.9 million).

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The film was written by Will Soodik and Kane Parsons, with A24 handling distribution. Its modest $10 million production budget contrasts sharply with the $330 million box-office total, highlighting an unusually high return on investment for the independent studio. Prior to “Backrooms,” A24’s most successful titles had not exceeded the $200 million mark worldwide, positioning the new release as a benchmark for the company’s commercial trajectory.

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• Opening weekend (U.S.): $81.4 million (3,442 theaters)

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• Domestic cumulative: $184.1 million

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• International cumulative: $145.9 million

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• Worldwide total: $330 million

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• Production budget: $10 million (marketing costs not disclosed)

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• Prior A24 record: “Marty Supreme” – $191.1 million worldwide

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The streaming-tracking service When to Stream reported that “Backrooms” is slated for premium video-on-demand (PVOD) release on Tuesday, July 7. The service indicated that the film will be offered for purchase at $24.99 on platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube Movies & TV, with a 48-hour rental option priced at $19.99. A24 has not issued a public confirmation of the PVOD date, and the release schedule remains subject to change.

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The primary discrepancy concerns the PVOD launch date. While When to Stream provides a specific July 7 timeline, A24’s lack of an official announcement introduces uncertainty about the exact timing and pricing structure. No additional sources corroborate or refute the reported date.

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Assuming the July 7 schedule proceeds, “Backrooms” will become accessible for digital purchase and rental across major online platforms. The PVOD model, priced $5 lower for rentals than purchases, aligns with industry standards for recent theatrical releases. Observers will monitor A24’s official channels for final confirmation and any adjustments to the rollout plan.

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