Backrooms digital release July 14 after record box office

The horror film "Backrooms," a record-breaking success for studio A24, will be available for digital rental and purchase starting Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The announcement comes just over a month after the film's theatrical debut and follows a recent return to cinemas with an extended version.

Directed by 21-year-old Kane Parsons and based on his viral YouTube series, "Backrooms" has become the highest-grossing film in A24's history. It has earned over $349 million worldwide against a modest $10 million budget, outperforming other major studio releases. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve as a furniture store owner and his therapist who discover a mysterious doorway in a basement, leading to a labyrinth of endless, eerie rooms where time distorts and unseen entities lurk.

The digital release follows a successful theatrical run that began on May 29, 2026. In early July, an extended cut titled "Everything Must Go," featuring approximately 15 minutes of new footage, was released in theaters, helping the film cross the $190 million mark at the domestic box office. The quick transition to home viewing aligns with A24's typical distribution window, which often sees films...