Backrooms, a horror film directed by Kane Parsons, has quickly become a standout success in 2026, grossing $81 million domestically and $118 million worldwide during its opening weekend. This makes it the largest opening for the production company A24. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a furniture store owner who, alongside his therapist played by Renate Reinsve, discovers a bizarre world of endless rooms within his store. Based on a viral internet creepypasta and originally created by Parsons on his YouTube channel, Backrooms represents the growing trend of horror films directed by YouTubers, following the success of projects like Talk to Me and Iron Lung. The film has also received positive reviews, achieving an 89% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which reflects the favorable reception of several horror films released in 2026. With a production budget of only $10 million, Backrooms is already profitable and is expected to continue performing well at the box office in the coming weeks. The film exemplifies the innovative storytelling emerging from the horror genre, appealing to both audiences and critics alike.