A24 Horror Film Backrooms Passes $350 Million Worldwide
The film's performance shows that an internet-born horror concept can drive record-breaking box office for A24 across multiple major markets before its Japanese release.
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The A24 horror film Backrooms has surpassed $350 million at the global box office, setting new records for the studio in North America, China, France, and Taiwan. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film is based on the internet urban legend from 4chan and will release in Japan on September 4.
Kane Parsons' feature debut Backrooms, adapted from the 4chan-originated creepypasta, has earned over $350 million worldwide, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The film already holds A24's highest domestic box office record in North America and has set new studio records in China, France, and Taiwan. Parsons first gained attention with his 2022 YouTube short film The Backrooms (Found Footage), which has 89.8 million views. The feature will open in Japan on September 4 under the same title. A24's previous hits include Everything Everywhere All at Once, Midsommar, and Civil War. The question now is whether a horror film, a relatively niche genre in Japan, can match its international success domestically.
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