A24 brings the viral horror universe Backrooms to the big screen

The film industry
is seeing internet culture transform into mainstream cinema

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On May 29, 2026

A24 will release Backrooms in theaters,

directed by Kane Parsons

the creator of the original viral YouTube horror series

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The film expands the “liminal space” universe

that became a global internet phenomenon

following characters trapped in endless, eerie environments

that defy reality

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The project features a strong cast

including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Renate Reinsve

and continues A24’s trend

of high-concept psychological horror storytelling

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FINAL TAKE

Backrooms, releasing May 29, 2026,

turns a viral internet horror concept into a major

A24 film, highlighting how online culture

is reshaping modern cinema.