'Backrooms' horror film to get extended cut with new scenes

Distributor A24 is set to release an extended cut of the internet-born horror film 'Backrooms' in U.S. theaters on July 3, 2026. Titled 'Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition,' this new version aims to capitalize on the July 4th holiday weekend to boost its global box office performance.

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Backrooms: Everything Must Go Edition

The extended cut adds approximately 15 minutes to the original runtime, bringing the total duration to 2 hours and 6 minutes. This expanded version includes exclusive post-credits content, which will be shown only in authorized cinemas. Reports indicate that the film maintains the suspense that characterized the original work, extending beyond the two-hour mark without losing its essence.

'Backrooms' has proven to be a significant commercial success for A24. The film has grossed $330 million worldwide against an initial production budget of $10 million. Directed by Kane Parsons, who gained fame as 'Kane Pixels' on YouTube, the movie surpassed industry financial projections. It stands as the highest-grossing production in A24's history, although it follows the independent phenomenon 'Obsession' in terms of overall success.

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The film 'Backrooms' accumulated 330 million dollars in the global box office

The film features a main cast including Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, and Avan Jogia. Parsons' leap to the big screen from YouTube is being closely watched, with distributors in North America overseeing the extended version's rollout as the studio considers international expansion. The 'Backrooms' concept itself originates from an internet urban legend, a labyrinth of empty offices that first appeared on 4chan in 2019.

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The film's budget was 10 million dollars