‘The Backrooms Movie’ Set for 2026 Release After Viral Online Phenomenon Captivates Global Audiences
LOS ANGELES — A feature-length film adaptation of the viral internet phenomenon known as “the backrooms movie” has been officially announced for a 2026 release, according to a statement from production studio A24 on Wednesday.
WHAT: The upcoming motion picture, titled “the backrooms movie,” will explore the liminal horror concept of an endless, surreal maze of empty, yellow-tiled rooms, inspired by the original creepypasta and digital artwork that first surfaced in 2019.
WHO: A24, the studio behind acclaimed horror films like “Hereditary” and “The Lighthouse,” is producing the project, with director Kane Parsons—who created the initial viral YouTube short in 2022—set to helm the feature.
WHERE: Principal photography is scheduled to begin in early 2025 at soundstages in London, with additional post-production effects work to be handled by a team of visual effects artists specializing in nostalgic, low-fidelity digital aesthetics.
WHEN: The film is slated for a theatrical release worldwide in October 2026, timed to coincide with the Halloween season.
WHY: The announcement follows a massive surge in online interest, as “the backrooms movie” keyword has trended on social media platforms with over 50 million searches in the past month, signaling significant commercial potential for the project.
A spokesperson for A24 stated that the film will aim to remain faithful to the source material, capturing the eerie sense of disorientation and dread that made the concept a cultural touchstone.