A24's 'Backrooms' sets U.K. record with $5.7 million opening debut
A24's horror film 'Backrooms' achieved a record-breaking opening in the U.K. and Ireland with $5.7 million. The debut unseated Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' from the top spot.
A record-setting debut
A24’s psychological horror film “Backrooms” secured the top spot at the U.K. and Ireland box office with a gross of £4.2 million, or $5.7 million. The figure represents the largest opening weekend for the independent studio A24 in the territory's history.
The debut positions the film as a significant commercial success for the distributor, known for critically acclaimed titles. The opening weekend results were confirmed following the weekend's final tally, establishing a new internal benchmark for the company in one of Europe's primary film markets.
The weekend rankings
The strong performance of “Backrooms” pushed Disney’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” into second place. In its second weekend of release, the film earned $3.5 million. The rankings reflect a notable shift in audience attendance, with the new horror entry capturing the top position from the established franchise title.
No other films were cited in the initial box office report for the weekend. The competition between an original horror property and a major studio film will be a key metric for exhibitors and distributors tracking market trends in the region through the current season.
