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A24’s ‘Backrooms’ Drops on Streaming Today — How to Watch
The "Backrooms" Movie Is Coming Home: A Super Simple Guide for Everyone
Imagine a scary movie that started as a silly internet story and then became so popular it made more money than any other movie from its studio. That movie is called "Backrooms", and guess what? You can soon watch it from your couch!
Made by a 20-year-old filmmaker named Kane Parsons, this movie became a huge hit in theaters. After breaking records, it is finally heading home so fans can enjoy it without leaving the house.
Important: The movie is coming to digital stores on Tuesday, July 14. You can even pre-order it right now!
Where Can You Watch "Backrooms" at Home?
Starting July 14, the movie will be available to buy or rent on big digital platforms (think of these like online shops for movies). These include:
- Apple TV
- Prime Video (Amazon)
- Other digital movie stores
Here’s how you can get it, step by step:
- Wait until July 14 (or pre-order now).
- Open one of the platforms like Apple TV or Prime Video on your TV, phone, or computer.
- Search for "Backrooms".
- Choose either to buy it forever or rent it for a short time.
- Buy price: $24.99 (about the cost of two pizza dinners)
- Rent price: $19.99 for a 48-hour watch window (that means you have 2 days to finish it once you start)
Quick Note: PVOD (which stands for "premium video-on-demand") is just a fancy term for paying to watch a movie at home right after it leaves theaters.
Is "Backrooms" on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max?
No.
At the beginning (what we call "launch"), the only way to see it is by buying or renting it on those digital platforms we mentioned. The studio behind it, A24 (a company that makes cool indie films), hasn’t said when it will be on subscription services like:
- Netflix
- Hulu
- HBO Max
They also haven’t told us if there will be a physical copy like a Blu-ray, DVD, or 4K disc to put on your shelf.
Important: Don’t look for it on your regular streaming subscription yet—it’s not there!
What Is "Backrooms" About?
The movie is based on a famous internet scary tale (called a "creepypasta," which is just a spooky story shared online). Here’s the simple version:
- A man named Clark (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor) owns a furniture store that isn’t doing great.
- He finds a secret door under his store that leads to the Backrooms—think of an endless building with yucky yellow hallways, empty rooms, and weird monsters that don’t follow the rules of real life.
- Clark gets stuck inside! His therapist named Mary (played by Renate Reinsve) goes in to save him and finds even scarier secrets.
The movie comes from Kane Parsons’ popular YouTube videos that made the "Backrooms" story famous all over the world.
"Backrooms" Trailer
The original article included a section for the trailer, but no written details were provided about it. Just know that a preview exists if you want to search for it online!
How Did "Backrooms" Do in Theaters?
People expected the movie to earn much less money at first, but it surprised everyone!
- It opened with over $81 million in the U.S. alone—that’s the biggest start ever for A24.
- Total in North America: more than $190 million.
- Total worldwide: over $360 million! That makes it the highest-earning film in A24’s history and one of the biggest horror hits of 2026.
Also, Kane Parsons became the youngest filmmaker ever to direct a movie that landed at #1 in both the U.S. and the world on its opening.
Amazing Fact: A 20-year-old made the biggest movie for his studio. That’s like a kid baking the best cake in a whole bakery’s history!
Who Is In the Movie?
The main stars are:
- Chiwetel Ejiofor (you might know him from "12 Years a Slave" or "Doctor Strange") plays Clark, the furniture store owner.
- Renate Reinsve (from "The Worst Person in the World") plays Dr. Mary Kline, his therapist.
The other helpers and characters include:
- Mark Duplass as Phil
- Lukita Maxwell as Kat
- Finn Bennett as Bobby
- Avan Jogia as Naren Warne
- Robert Bobroczkyi as Pirate Clark
- Krista Kosonen as Nora Kline
Summary
To wrap it up like a neat little package:
- "Backrooms" is a scary movie from young Kane Parsons that broke records with $360 million worldwide.
- You can buy it for $24.99 or rent for $19.99 starting July 14 on Apple TV, Prime Video, and others.
- It is not on Netflix, Hulu, or HBO Max yet.
- The story is about Clark getting lost in a creepy maze and his therapist Mary trying to rescue him.
- It stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve plus a bunch of talented supporting actors.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What does "Backrooms" mean in the movie?
It’s based on an internet scary story about a never-ending labyrinth of yellow rooms and hallways with strange creatures. The movie brings that idea to life.
2. When exactly can I watch it at home?
On Tuesday, July 14. You can pre-order before that date.
3. Can I use my Netflix or Hulu subscription to watch it?
No. Right now, you must buy or rent it from digital stores like Apple TV or Prime Video.
4. How much money did it make in theaters?
Over $360 million around the world, making it the biggest film ever for the studio A24.
5. Who directed it?
A 20-year-old filmmaker named Kane Parsons, who also made popular YouTube videos about the Backrooms.
