Backrooms

• New entertainment options are arriving on streaming platforms this week, including the latest album from the Rolling Stones and the streaming debut of the movie “Backrooms.” • Other highlighted releases selected by Associated Press journalists include a new version of “Little House on the Prairie” and new music from Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard. • Gamers can also access the latest release from EA Sports, “College Football 27.”

• Newsday and Associated Press entertainment journalists have highlighted a curated list of new streaming and media releases available this week. • Key entertainment options include a new album from the Rolling Stones, the streaming debut of the movie "Backrooms," and a new version of "Little House on the Prairie." • Additional recommendations feature new music releases from artists Adam Lambert and Finn Wolfhard, as well as the video game "College Football 27" from EA Sports.

• Kane Parsons' horror film *Backrooms* has officially become the first A24 production to surpass $200 million at the global box office. • As of June 9, 2026, the film has overtaken *Marty Supreme* in total earnings, marking a significant commercial milestone for the studio. • This achievement highlights a growing trend of indie-led horror hits achieving mainstream blockbuster success.

• The horror film *Backrooms*, produced by A24 and Chernin Entertainment, earned $10.4 million during Thursday previews. • This performance sets a new box office record for A24, marking the strongest preview opening in the studio's history. • The movie is based on the popular YouTube creepy series created by director Kane Parsons.

Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend, a record for studio A24Kane Parsons has become the youngest film-maker to open a film at number one at the North American box office for his directing debut Backrooms.Parsons, 20, is seven years younger than the previous record holder, Josh Trank, who was 27 when his debut Chronicle recorded a $22m opening in 2011. Backrooms stunned industry observers by taking $81m in its first weekend in North America – which was also a record for its studio, A24. Continue reading...

• YouTuber Kane Parsons is adapting his eerie, liminal-space web series "The Backrooms" into a feature-length Hollywood film. • The project highlights a growing trend where Hollywood executives seek out internet-native creators and viral digital cultures to attract new audiences. • This transition marks a significant leap from independent YouTube production to major studio filmmaking for Parsons.