‘Backrooms’: Kane Parsons Movie Piling Up Cash With $76M-$79M Opening; ‘Obsession’ Jumping Past $100M – Friday Update
The movie 'Backrooms' directed by Kane Parsons is projected to earn between $76 million and $79 million in its opening weekend. It has seen a strong turnout, particularly among the under-35 demographic, with a Friday gross of approximately $33 million. Meanwhile, the film 'Obsession' is also performing well, expected to surpass $100 million in its third weekend.
- ▪'Backrooms' is on track for a $76M to $79M opening after a $33M-$35M Friday.
- ▪The film has attracted a significant audience, with 87% turnout from the under-35 demographic.
- ▪'Obsession' is projected to exceed $100 million in its third weekend, showing a 5% increase from the previous week.
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Renate Reinsve in 'Backrooms' A24 FRIDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Kane Parsons knows how to connect with the under 35 demo (a massive 87% turnout since last night) with Backrooms now on track to hoard a $76M to $79M after a $33M-$35M Friday at 3,442 theaters, which includes last night’s $10.4M. And yes, don’t be shocked to see it hit $80M. What’s interesting is that the A24/Chernin Entertainment co-financed movie isn’t even hurting business for Focus Features’ Curry Barker romance horror Obsession which is going over $100M in its third frame after what’s shaping up to be a 3-day of $25M at 2,780 theaters in second, +5% (holy mother of cows) after a third Friday of $7M.
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