A24's _Backrooms_ sequel is officially in the works, following its $118M opening, with creator Kane Parsons eager to expand the IP beyond its YouTube origins.
YouTuber Kane Parsons's "Backrooms" earned $118M opening, securing A24-backed sequel greenlight. 88% under-35 audience validates creator-first content; studios' shift toward digital creators signals direct-to-audience distribution becoming standard, reshaping GTM for entertainment and tech platforms.
'Backrooms' is likely to be a franchise now
Jun 02, 2026
10:22 am
What's the storyThe film Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old YouTuber and filmmaker Kane Parsons, has taken the box office by storm with a $118 million opening. Following this success, a sequel is in the works.
Parsons has long expressed interest in creating a feature anthology and is currently searching for a screenwriting partner to help him develop the sequel.
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