The newly released film Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, is poised to make a significant impact, potentially raking in up to $90 million during its first weekend in theaters. Impressively, it garnered $38 million just on its first day of release. This achievement not only surpasses expectations but also shatters A24’s former record for an opening weekend, set by Alex Garland’s Civil War with $25.5 million. Furthermore, it tops the opening day earnings of The Mandalorian and Grogu, which had brought in $33.7 million, eventually reaching a $81.6 million total over the weekend.
With a budget estimated at just $10 million, Backrooms proves to be an incredibly profitable venture. In stark contrast, the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise, despite being deemed relatively cost-effective for the series, carried a hefty price tag of $165 million.
Although Backrooms hasn’t quite achieved the universal acclaim that the low-budget horror sensation Obsession did, it still enjoys predominantly positive feedback. The film highlights a growing trend of YouTube creators, like Obsession‘s Curry Barker, successfully transitioning into formidable box office contenders.
