Backrooms Box Office Day 52: Adds $222,066 as Domestic Total Hits $196 Million
Chiwetel Ejiofor leads a starry cast in Kane Parsons' chilling horror-mystery. The film's phenomenal performance has rewritten the indie studio's record books.

Chiwetel Ejiofor leads the cast of Kane Parsons' unsettling horror-mystery 'Backrooms.' The film centers on a strange and inexplicable doorway that materializes in the basement of a seemingly ordinary furniture showroom, unleashing a cascade of supernatural terror over its 111-minute runtime. Director Parsons crafts a chilling blend of horror, mystery, and science fiction from this simple, eerie premise.
The ensemble is anchored by Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark, a man drawn into the showroom's mystery. He is joined by Renate Reinsve as Mary, Mark Duplass as Phil, and Finn Bennett as Bobby. Lukita Maxwell plays Kat, while Avan Jogia appears as Naren Warne. Robert Bobroczkyi and Ember Ambrose portray younger versions of key characters, Pirate Clark and Young Mary, respectively, adding depth to the haunting narrative. The film is a testament to compelling genre storytelling with a stellar cast.
The Box Office: Shattering Records
The Backrooms box office story is one for the history books.
Its performance has rewritten the expectations for what a studio like A24 can achieve on the global stage.
At the Box Office
Backrooms has grossed $195,963,463 at the domestic box office, 52 days into its theatrical run, while playing across 742 theaters. The film added $222,066 in its most recent day of release. Worldwide, it has taken in $384 million. It carries a reported production budget of $10 million.
Daily Tracking
Domestic box-office totals for each reported day of the theatrical run.
| Day | Date | Daily Gross | Domestic Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 2026-07-19 | — | $195.5 Million |
| 52 | 2026-07-20 | — | $196 Million |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much has 'Backrooms' made at the box office?
'Backrooms' has grossed $195,963,463 domestically, with $384 million worldwide.
What is the production budget of 'Backrooms'?
'Backrooms' was produced on a reported budget of $10 million before marketing.
How many theaters is 'Backrooms' playing in?
'Backrooms' is currently playing across 742 theaters.
How long has 'Backrooms' been in theaters?
'Backrooms' is 52 days into its theatrical run, adding $222,066 in its most recent day.
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