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A24 Announces Digital Release of “Backrooms” After Record-Breaking Theatrical Run
7/10/2026, 9:47:50 PM
Digital Release Confirmation
A24 has confirmed that the horror film *Backrooms* will become available for purchase or rental on all major digital platforms on July 14, 2026. The announcement comes while the “Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition,” which adds 15 minutes of bonus footage, continues its theatrical run, extending the window for audiences to experience the film in cinemas.
Origin and Production Background
The movie adapts a viral YouTube creepypasta series created by teenage filmmaker Kane Parsons, who first gained attention for turning internet lore into short-form Blender animations. Parsons made his feature-film directorial debut with *Backrooms*, produced by A24. The story follows Clark, a struggling furniture-store owner who discovers a glowing tear in his shop’s drywall that transports him to an endless, fluorescent-lit maze of yellow-wallpapered liminal spaces.
Box-Office Performance and Scale
*Backrooms* opened on May 29, 2026, earning $81 million domestically in its opening weekend against a reported production budget of $10 million (The Numbers). The strong debut secured the film the top spot at the global box office, making Parsons, at 19 years old, the youngest director ever to helm a worldwide No. 1 box-office film, according to A24’s statement to ABC News. The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
Official Statements & Future Plans
- “The ‘Backrooms’ digital release has been confirmed for July 14, 2026.” — A24 press release
- “I have pushed the IP as far as it can go on a computer screen and fully intend to expand the franchise into a sprawling, feature-length anthology series.” — Kane Parsons, press tour
Parsons also indicated that a sequel is already in development, signaling continued expansion of the franchise beyond the initial film.
What’s Next
Fans can expect the sequel to arrive in the near future, while the announced anthology series will explore additional “liminal” environments within the *Backrooms* universe. The digital launch on July 14 provides an immediate avenue for viewers who missed the theatrical run to experience the film’s unsettling atmosphere from home.
