Backrooms (film)

Backrooms is an upcoming American supernatural science fiction psychological horror film directed by Kane Parsons and written by Will Soodik. It is based on Parsons' web series and inspired by the "Backrooms" creepypasta. The film stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.

Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on May 29, 2026.

A therapist ventures into an otherworldly dimension in search of her missing patient.

• Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark, a furniture store owner
• Renate Reinsve
• Mark Duplass
• Finn Bennett
• Lukita Maxwell
• Avan Jogia

On January 7, 2022, Kane Parsons began uploading a video series titled Backrooms onto his YouTube channel Kane Pixels, the concept being based on the internet creepypasta of the same name. In February 2023, a film adaptation was announced as a joint production between A24, Chernin Entertainment, Atomic Monster, and 21 Laps Entertainment, with Parsons directing, making it his feature-length directorial debut, and Roberto Patino writing.

In May 2025, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cristin Milioti entered negotiations to star in the film. Ejiofor was confirmed the following month, with Will Soodik writing the latest draft. Milioti's deal ultimately fell through and Renate Reinsve was cast in her place. Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell and Avan Jogia were added to the cast in July.

Principal photography began in Vancouver, Canada on July 7, 2025, under the working title of Effigy. Filming wrapped on August 14, 2025.

Edo Van Breemen and Kane Parsons composed the score for the film.

Backrooms is scheduled to be released in the United States by A24 on May 29, 2026.

• Backrooms at A24 Films
• Backrooms at IMDb