A24's Backrooms Takes Massive 68% Box Office Hit, Early Digital Release Looms

A24's *Backrooms* took a massive 68% box office hit in its second weekend, despite a strong opening. The film, a big-screen adaptation of the internet's beloved liminal horror phenomenon, faces an uphill battle to find broader appeal beyond its dedicated online fanbase.

This steep drop comes just as the studio released a pivotal new clip, showing Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor) discovering the titular Backrooms. It's a key moment for curious viewers still on the fence. *Backrooms* struggled against mainstream juggernauts like *Scary Movie* and *Masters of the Universe*, highlighting the challenge for niche horror entries.

While its $154 million worldwide gross isn't a failure for a low-budget A24 project, the rapid decline suggests an early digital release might be the smartest move. Director Kane Parsons' vision for the eerie, endless spaces of a furniture showroom basement has captivated online communities for years. Now, A24 must decide if those fans are best served in theaters or through a quick home release.

“A24's *Backrooms* took a massive 68% box office hit in its second weekend, despite a strong opening.”