I would’ve never guessed that a movie based on a viral YouTube found-footage series based on an unsettling old 4chan post would become the highest-grossing film in A24’s history, but here we are. Backrooms took the box office by storm this summer, earning over $350 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.
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Directed by 21-year-old rising filmmaker Kane Parsons, Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.
“Parsons has managed to prove himself as an incredibly talented emerging filmmaker while also establishing the first chapter in what will surely end up becoming a brand new horror franchise,” Mashable’s reviewer writes.
If you’re intrigued by the liminal space internet lore and have yet to check out Backrooms, or if you can’t wait to watch it again, it’s now heading to streaming. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know to watch it comfortably from your couch.
What is Backrooms about?
Set in the ’90s in Santa Clara Valley, California, Backrooms follows aspiring architect turned furniture shop owner Clark (Ejiofor), who has been staying in the shop temporarily after his recent separation. One night, he discovers a hidden doorway in the basement of the store, leading to the titular Backrooms — an endless stretch of eerie liminal space. Naturally, he enters the portal and starts exploring.
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How to watch Backrooms at home
Credit: A24
As of Sept. 25, you have several different options for watching Backrooms at home. You can either buy it or rent it via digital-on-demand retailers or stream it. We’ve broken down the details below.
Buy or rent on digital
Backrooms made its at-home debut via digital-on-demand retailers on July 14, 2026. While it originally cost $24.99 to buy and $19.99 to rent, those prices have now dropped to just $19.99 and $7.99, respectively. Note: If you choose the rental option, you’ll get access for 30 days, but only 48 hours once you start watching.
Quick links to buy/rent Backrooms on digital:
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Apple TV — buy for $19.99, rent for $7.99
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Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99, rent for $7.99
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Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $7.99
Stream it on HBO Max
A24 renewed its output deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, which means new A24 theatrical releases will continue to stream on HBO Max before anywhere else. Following the same theater-to-streaming schedule as other recently released A24 movies (Marty Supreme, The Drama, and Bring Her Back), we originally made an educated guess that Backrooms would make its streaming debut on HBO Max in late September — just in time for spooky season. We’re happy to announce that prediction was right on track. Backrooms is streaming on HBO Max as of Sept. 25, 2026.
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Source: https://mashable.com/entertainment/how-to-watch-backrooms
