A24's Backrooms Movie Breaks Box Office Records With $85M Opening Weekend Driven by Internet Fandom
A24's Backrooms has shattered the studio's box office records with an opening weekend between $85 million and $89 million, a figure that exceeds multiple established franchises and marks a significant victory for internet-sourced intellectual property adapted to film. The atmospheric horror film, directed by 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, achieved a first-day total of $38.4 million and is generating strong repeat viewership despite mixed critical reception. Box Office Performance Defies Expe…









