Overview
- Variety and industry reports say the film will arrive on HBO Max in late September as it moves from theaters to home streaming.
- The low‑budget adaptation has become A24’s top grosser, earning roughly $330 million worldwide on an estimated $10 million budget.
- Backrooms opened with a major domestic debut and returned to theaters with an extra 15 minutes of footage during its run.
- Critics praised the film’s atmosphere and sound design, with reviewers highlighting Chiwetel Ejiofor’s central performance.
- Creator‑director Kane Parsons has said he plans to continue expanding the Backrooms world beyond this film while keeping ties to its YouTube origins, a move that could lead to more films or serialized content.