Backrooms to triple previous A24 opening weekend record at $85+ million
The film adaptation of the internet meme 'Backrooms' has achieved a massive opening weekend, grossing an estimated $85-$88 million, significantly surpassing A24's previous record holder, 'Civil War'. The film's success is noted for its connection to online gaming culture, with director Kane Parsons dreaming in 'Portals' and the film's environments appearing in games like 'Straftat' and 'Roblox'.
- Entities
- Person: Kane Parsons
- Game: The Mandalorian
- Company: Playstack
- Game: Backrooms
- Company: A24
- Person: Chris Livingston
- Topic: Film Adaptation
- Game: Exit 8
- Game: Civil War
- Game: Star Wars
- Platform: Steam Deck OLED
- Platform: PC
- Topic: Internet Memes
- Game: Balatro
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