'Backrooms' Becomes A24's Highest-Grossing Film, Surpassing $200 Million in 10 Days
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Summary
"Backrooms," a breakout horror hit directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, has become A24's highest-grossing worldwide release, surpassing $200 million in ticket sales. The film has generated $212 million globally ($135 million in North America) in just 10 days, overtaking Timothee Chalamet's "Marty Supreme" ($191 million) which previously held the record for the indie studio's biggest movie.
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The breakout horror hit, directed by YouTuber Kane Parsons, has generated $212 million globally including $135 million in North America.
Those returns have surpassed the lifetime haul of Timothee Chalamet's "Marty Supreme" ($191 million), which previously stood as the indie studio's biggest movie at the worldwide box office.
What's more impressive is "Backrooms" has only been playing in theaters for 10 days.
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