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A24’s “Backrooms” Moves to Digital After Record-Breaking Run
7/11/2026, 12:34:41 PM
Digital Release After a 46-Day Theatrical Window
A24 announced that “Backrooms” will become available for digital purchase and rental on Tuesday, July 14. The rollout follows a 46-day theatrical window, ending the film’s cinema run while it remains in its sixth week, still earning $5.2 million across 2,079 theaters in the United States.
Box-Office Performance and Milestones
The horror-thriller, directed by YouTube creator Kane Parsons, opened with an estimated $20 million–$30 million projection but ultimately delivered an $81.4 million domestic opening, the largest in A24’s history. Total earnings have reached $192.3 million domestically and exceed $361 million worldwide, making it the studio’s top-grossing title in both markets. The film currently sits seventh in the weekly box-office rankings.
Production Background and Creative Origins
“Backrooms” was co-produced by Blumhouse, 21 Laps, and co-financed and produced by Chernin Entertainment. Parsons, who gained prominence as a teenage YouTube genre filmmaker, was courted by Hollywood during his early career. In its final theatrical week, A24 released an “Easter Egg-filled” version of the movie that adds 16 minutes of extra footage.
Market Impact and Comparative Success
The modestly budgeted project has been cited as a catalyst for YouTube-originated filmmakers entering mainstream cinema. Its earnings have surpassed legacy franchises, outgrossing titles such as “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu” (approximately $170 million domestic, $340 million worldwide) and the superhero film “Supergirl” (about $62.4 million domestic, $108 million worldwide). In related news, Focus Features announced that Curry Barker’s “Obsession” will stream on Peacock on Friday, July 17, highlighting A24’s recent success with low-budget, high-return releases.
