New Horror Movie—With 20-Year-Old Director—Could Beat ‘Mandalorian’ At The Box Office
A new horror movie titled 'The Backrooms' has achieved record-breaking box office previews for A24, grossing $10.4 million. Directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, the film is expected to surpass the latest Star Wars release in its opening weekend. This success follows another horror film, 'Obsession,' which has also performed exceptionally well at the box office.
- ▪'The Backrooms' grossed $10.4 million in Thursday box office previews, breaking A24's previous record.
- ▪The film is projected to exceed original opening weekend estimates of $40 million to $50 million.
- ▪Kane Parsons, at 20 years old, is the youngest director in A24's history.
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BreakingBusinessNew Horror Movie—With 20-Year-Old Director—Could Beat ‘Mandalorian’ At The Box OfficeByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 29, 2026, 01:12pm EDTToplineA new horror movie based on a popular YouTube series has already broken records in previews for cult-favorite film studio A24, and its weekend performance could see it top the latest Star Wars theatrical release in what would be a resounding victory for its 20-year-old debut director. Renate Reinsve in "The Backrooms." A24Key Facts“The Backrooms,” a psychological horror movie based on a popular Youtube series of the same name, grossed $10.4 million in Thursday box office previews, Variety reported.
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