A24's 'Backrooms' Sets New Global Box Office Record for Original Horror Film

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Published: 2026-06-03
Category: entertainment
Source: Screen Daily
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The A24 horror film 'Backrooms', developed by a YouTube creator, has achieved a significant box office milestone. It secured a record-breaking opening in the UK-Ireland and accumulated over $118 million worldwide. This success also makes its 20-year-old director the youngest to helm a global number one film.

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