Backrooms Becomes A24's Highest-Grossing Film in North America
The film's rapid box office performance, days after release, marks a major commercial milestone for A24 and validates the transition of an internet-born horror concept to mainstream theatrical success.
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The YouTube-born horror film 'Backrooms,' directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has earned $97.84 million in North America, surpassing 'Marty Supreme: Seize the World' to become A24's highest-grossing film in the region. Worldwide, it has grossed approximately $134.39 million. A Japanese release is planned.
Kane Parsons was 20 when he directed and wrote 'Backrooms,' a feature adaptation of the internet urban legend that began with a 4chan image. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve. Parsons' original 2022 YouTube short, 'The Backrooms (Found Footage),' has reached 80 million views.
According to Box Office Mojo, 'Backrooms' earned $97.84 million in North America, beating the previous A24 record of $96.04 million set by 'Marty Supreme: Seize the World.' Worldwide, 'Backrooms' has grossed about $134.39 million, though 'Marty Supreme' still holds A24's global record. A Japanese release date has not been announced.
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