Backrooms is coming in hot as A24's highest-grossing film this year — and one of the studio's biggest successes ever. The film is gaining serious traction for its innovative story. While horror is experiencing a golden age right now, Backrooms goes deeper than the genre itself, blending internet folklore, psychological terror and nostalgia into a uniquely unsettling experience. It's a global box office phenomenon. Unsurprisingly, it's a global box office phenomenon.
Despite its successes, Backrooms' origins are surprisingly humble. The phenomenon began in May 2019, when a photo of an empty room with yellow wallpaper was posted to 4chan. Accompanied by a comment about "noclipping" out of reality and becoming trapped in the mysterious Backrooms, the image quickly took on a life of its own, inspiring thousands of stories, theories and videos online. The room itself was reportedly located inside a former HobbyTown store in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, before the space was renovated.
Among those captivated by the image was a young Kane Parsons, who would go on to transform the internet myth into a viral YouTube series and, eventually, a major Hollywood production. It's become so successful that Parsons has made it loud and clear during the press tour that Backrooms will be getting either a sequel or perhaps even a prequel.
And if you're now looking to see the film in cinemas – or rewatch it; there's no shame in that – or stream it from the comfort and safety of your own home, we've got you covered with all the details below.
Where can I see Backrooms in cinemas?
A24 usually have a theatrical release window of 45 to 60 days. However, with Backrooms global success, there is no official closing day. So while it has been out for three weeks now, if you haven't seen it, there is no need to fret. It should be in cinemas until July 2026.
You can find local session times and book tickets at major theatre chains and independent cinemas across the country:
To check showtimes at specific venues, find them on Flicks.
When and where can I stream Backrooms?
There has been speculation online that it will be available to rent on Apple TV on 7 July 2026. However, this is quite dependent on A24, as it is their highest grossing film yet, they might extend the theatrical release date.
As for when to catch it streaming. If Backrooms becomes available to rent online in July, we can expect it to hit streaming around September or October 2026. Perfect timing for Halloween.
