Given how many endless, empty geometric hallways our main character had to wander through, having Justin Long’s character from Barbarian pop up with a tape measure to calculate the square footage would have genuinely made this a 5-star masterpiece. Backrooms completely nails the atmosphere in the first half. The gra…
7.0/10Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction
Backrooms
“See how far it goes.”
- 2026
- 1h 51m
- R
- EN
- Released
The story
What Backrooms is about
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Backrooms is a horror, mystery and science fiction film from 2026, directed by Kane Parsons. It runs 1h 51m and is rated R in the US. It was produced by Atomic Monster, 21 Laps Entertainment and A24, with production in United States of America, Canada.
The main cast is led by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell. The screenplay was written by Will Soodik. Reported worldwide gross stands at $400.6M.
Why it matters: Backrooms currently holds 7.0/10 from 3993 TMDB user ratings and has taken $400.6M worldwide against a $10.0M budget. Figures move as more ratings and box-office updates arrive.
Editor’s note
Should you watch Backrooms?
Backrooms is best suited to an atmospheric night in with the lights low. At 1h 51m, it is a standard feature length. The draw is Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve, directed by Kane Parsons.
3,993 TMDB users have rated it 7.0/10. That is a solid sample, though scores can still move as more people watch.
TMDB tags the film with themes including california, monster, therapist and surrealism.
The US certification is R: restricted: it contains material intended for adults, including strong language or violence.
If you like this, try Psycho, Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City or The End of Oak Street.
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Who is in it
Backrooms cast
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Behind the camera
Direction and crew
DirectorKane Parsons
WritersWill Soodik
ProducersShawn Levy, Dan Cohen
MusicEdo van Breemen
CinematographyJeremy Cox
EditingGreg Ng
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
7.0/103993 ratings
Backrooms sits at 7.0 out of 10 from 3993 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $400.6M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
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The facts
Backrooms key details
| Original title | Backrooms |
|---|---|
| Status | Released |
| Release date | May 7, 2026 |
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Certification | R in United States, 15 in United Kingdom, A in India |
| Original language | EN |
| Spoken languages | English, Japanese, Polish |
| Country | United States of America, Canada |
| Budget | $10.0M |
| Worldwide gross | $400.6M |
| Studios | Atomic Monster, 21 Laps Entertainment, A24, Phobos |
| Also known as | Задните стаи, Бекрумс, Бекрумсите |
Release information
Release dates by country
| Country | Date | Cert |
|---|---|---|
| United States | May 7, 2026 | R |
| United Kingdom | May 29, 2026 | 15 |
| India | Jun 12, 2026 | A |
| Canada | May 28, 2026 | 14A |
| Australia | May 28, 2026 | M |
| AD | Jun 5, 2026 | NR |
| AG | Jun 11, 2026 | NR |
| AL | May 28, 2026 | NR |
| AM | Jun 4, 2026 | NR |
| AW | Jun 11, 2026 | NR |
Official trailer for Backrooms, via A24. Open on YouTube
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Backrooms?
Backrooms was directed by Kane Parsons.
Who is in the cast of Backrooms?
The main cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, Mark Duplass.
How long is Backrooms?
Backrooms runs 1h 51m.
When was Backrooms released?
It was released in the United States on May 7, 2026. Release dates vary by country — see the table above.
What is Backrooms rated?
Certification depends on the country: R in United States, 15 in United Kingdom, A in India. Always check your local rating before watching with family.
Where can I watch Backrooms online?
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Can I watch Backrooms in HD or 4K?
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How much did Backrooms earn?
Reported worldwide gross is $400.6M against a budget of $10.0M. Box office figures update over time.
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At a glance: Backrooms runs 1h 51m, opened in US cinemas on May 7, 2026, has 37 licensed options across 5 regions tracked here.