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20-year-old director Kane Parsons in front of a movie theater marquee for his film 'Backrooms', which achieved A24's biggest opening ever.

20-Year-Old Kane Parsons Directs A24's Biggest Opening Ever

At just 20 years old, Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' shattered box office expectations this weekend, earning an estimated $81 million domestically and becoming A24's biggest opening ever.

Marcus Havel·June 1, 2026

A crowded movie theater lobby with excited audiences entering, juxtaposed with a subtle, unsettling glimpse of the 'Backrooms' liminal spaces, symbolizing the film's breakout success.

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YouTuber's 'Backrooms' movie breaks box office records

This weekend, a film directed by a YouTuber, 'Backrooms,' is projected to surpass the opening weekend earnings of 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,' with a global start between $121 million and $

Marcus Havel·May 31, 2026