Key facts
- 'Backrooms' debuted at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office.
- The film grossed £4.2 million ($5.7 million) in its opening weekend.
- This marks the biggest opening weekend in A24's history for the territory.
- Disney's 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' moved to second place.
The success of 'Backrooms' at the U.K. and Ireland box office highlights the growing influence of digital content creators and independent film distributors in the traditional movie industry. This performance sets a new benchmark for A24, demonstrating the potential for niche genre films to achieve significant commercial success and challenge established players.