In a blockbuster sprint, Kane Parsons’ horror film Backrooms crossed $212 million globally in ten days, dethroning Timothée Chalamet’s Marty Supreme as A24’s top earner. The film, based on a viral creepypasta, has already earned $135 million domestically and $77.6 million abroad.

Backrooms’ 10‑Day Surge Beats Marty Supreme’s 53‑Day Run

According to the source, Backrooms surpassed Marty Supreme’s $191.2 million record in just 10 days, a pace that mirrors the studio’s record‑breaking performance for Everything Everywhere All at Once,which took 53 days to reach a similar milestone. This rapid ascent underscores the film’s strong opening pull and the power of its viral premise.

International Hotspots: Spain, Malaysia, Philippines,and Latin America Lead the Charge

The report notes that Spain delivered a $2 million weekend, while Malaysia and the Philippines posted A24’s best‑ever opening weekends. latin America contributed $24.2 million, marking the studio’s highest‑grossing title in the region. These markets have proven vital to the film’s global haul.

Audience Demographics and Drop‑off Dynamics

Despite a 68% drop from its opening weekend in North America, the source highlights that 81% of second‑weekend viewers were under 35.. This front‑loaded fan base suggests a youthful core that propelled the film’s early earnings.

Who’s Behind the Profitability?

Produced by Blumhouse‑Atomic Monster, 21 Laps, Phobos, and Chernin Entertainment alongside A24, Backrooms was made on a budget under $10 million with a domestic marketing spend in the teen millions. the source credits this lean cost structure as a key factor in the film’s high profitability.

Unanswered Questions: Long‑Term Sustainability and International Growth

While the source reports the film’s current earnings, it leaves unanswered how the 68% domestic drop will affect long‑term revenue and whether the strong international markets will sustain momentum beyond the second weekend.