Backrooms, the ten‑million‑dollar horror film directed by Kane Parsons, is on track to exceed $100 million in U.S. ticket sales by mid‑week, according to box‑office trackers. The milestone would make it A24’s highest‑grossing North American release, overtaking the 2025 sports drama Marty Supreme, which earned $96 million domestically.

Backrooms’ $100 million domestic surge eclipses Marty Supreme’s $96 million record

Industry data compiled by Box Office Mojo shows the film has already pulled in more than $80 million in its opening run, far outstripping the $20 million pre‑release forecast . Analysts attribute the surge to strong word‑of‑mouth and a growing appetite for original horror concepts.

Projected $32‑$37 million second‑weekend could push worldwide total past $190 million

Projections for the second weekend range between $32 million and $37 million, a figure that would bring the global tally to roughly $190 million, closing in on A24’s all‑time worldwide hit Everything Everywhere All at Once, which earned $190 million in 2022.

Critical acclaim fuels box‑office lift: 89% Tomatometer, 74% Popcornmeter

Backrooms holds an 89 percent approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 74 percent audience score on Popcornmeter,according to the report. The strong critical reception has helped sustain theater attendance beyond the opening weekend, a pattern rarely seen for low‑budget horror.

Original horror’s resurgence: From liminal‑space memes to mainstream success

The film’s premise—a mysterious doorway in a furniture showroom basement—taps into the internet’s fascination with liminal spaces. As the source notes, the concept migrated from viral videos to a full‑scale theatrical release, illustrating how niche online culture can translate into box‑office gold.

Who’s behind the numbers? Finn Bennett, Lucite Maxwell and Avan Jogia lead the cast

The ensemble of Finn Bennett, Lucite Maxwell and Avan Jogia has become a talking point in fan circles, with social media buzz highlighting their performances. Their involvement, combined with Parsons’ direction, appears to have resonated with both horror aficionados and casual moviegoers.

What remains unclear: Will Backrooms dethrone Everything Everywhere All at Once globally?

While domestic figures are set to break A24’s record, it is still uncertain whether the film will surpass the $190 million global mark held by Everything Everywhere All at Once. The source indicates the worldwide total sits at $136 million, leaving a sizablle gap to close.