‘Backrooms’, the highly anticipated horror film, has everyone talking. Directed by Kane Parsons, the film focuses on a door that appears in a furniture storefront and leads into a seemingly endless series of beige, barren back rooms in deeply disturbing ways. Beyond that, it’s best to know as little as possible, as the promotional material has made clear; This is the kind of film best experienced with minimal prior knowledge.Here’s everything you need to see where and when.
Is ‘Backrooms’ in theaters now?
yes ‘Backrooms’ opened in theaters on May 29, 2026. Whether you prefer to watch horror movies in public for a shared experience or you can just kick back and get away at home, the theater is your only option for now.
Where will ‘Backrooms’ be streaming?
The film has a streaming distribution deal in place, meaning ‘Backrooms’ will finally be available for streaming later this year. Based on the pattern of recent releases from the same studio, a late September 2026 streaming debut seems like a reasonable estimate, although no official date has been confirmed.Before then, the film will likely be available for digital on-demand rental, usually within a month of its theatrical release.
What to see while you wait
If the ‘Backrooms’ trailer has given strong ‘Severance’ vibes, the series is worth watching in the meantime or re-watching. You can also watch Kane Parsons’ original web series ‘Backrooms’ that inspired the film, or explore the creepypasta meme that started it all.For those interested in acting, here are some recommendations featuring the actors in the film. Chiwetel Ejiofor can be seen in ‘Dancing on the Edge’ and ‘The Life of Chuck’. Renate Reinsvate appears in ‘A Different Man’. Mark Duplass stars in ‘Room 104’ and ‘The Creep Tapes’. Finn Bennett stars in ‘Warfare’. Lukita Maxwell appears in ‘Generation’, and Avan Jogia in ‘Now Apocalypse’.
