The Backrooms movie, based on Kane Parsons' viral YouTube series, has earned a staggering $118 million worldwide on a modest $10 million budget, becoming one of A24's biggest horror hits.

The $118 million horror hit

Initially projected to earn around $25 milllion in its opening weekend, the film's performance surged as Thursday screenings drew massive walk-up crowds,with actual results far exceeding even those lofty estimates.

Backrooms raked in $81.4 million domestically and $118 million worldwide, marking a monumental triumph for the indie studio.

Sequels and a franchise on the horizon

The film's success has naturally paved the way for sequels and a potential franchise, a prospect that Parsons has long envisioned.

Parsons, who first gained fame with his YouTube series of the same name, has stated that he always had ideas for multiple installments.

'This film is the first part in what I would desire to be several narrative steps,' he explained in an interview.

'I just don't think you could get to it in the time you have for a single movie.'

From YouTube to the big screen

The YouTube series itself originated from liminal space photos posted on 4chan, and its debut episode has amassed 79 million views.

Parsons has since created 24 videos, earning over 3.1 million subscribers.

This online fame allowed him to adapt his creepypasta concept into a feature film, proving that audiences crave more of the eerie, disorienting world he built.

Critical acclaim and a bright future

Critically, Backrooms has been well-received,earning a Certified Fresh 89% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 74% audience rating.

At just 20 years old, Parsons has a bright future ahead.

The film's success not only validates his creative vision but also highlights the growing appetite for internet-born horror .