Backrooms 2 Is Officially Happening — Kane Parsons Returns to Direct A24's Biggest Sequel Yet

The Internet's Favorite Horror Franchise Is Getting a Sequel

If you thought Backrooms was just a one-and-done creepypasta experiment, think again. A24 has officially greenlit Backrooms 2, and 20-year-old director Kane Parsons is coming back to helm the sequel. The news lands after the original film smashed every expectation in 2026, crossing $400 million worldwide and becoming A24's highest-grossing movie of all time — surpassing even Marty Supreme and Everything Everywhere All at Once.

For those unfamiliar, Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as a troubled man who discovers a portal to an endless, unsettling liminal space. What starts as psychological horror quickly spirals into something far more existential. The film was praised for its claustrophobic atmosphere, innovative visual effects, and Parsons' remarkably mature direction — especially considering he was initially signed on at just 17 years old.

From YouTube to Hollywood's Hottest Director

Kane Parsons' journey is genuinely wild. He started by uploading Backrooms found-footage clips to YouTube, where they went massively viral and caught A24's attention. The studio took a bet on the teenager, and it paid off in ways nobody predicted. His film didn't just perform well — it became a cultural moment, sparking TikTok challenges, memes, and a renewed interest in internet horror.

Now, with Backrooms 2, Parsons has said the first film was "just the first part" of his story. The sequel is expected to expand the mythology of the liminal spaces, potentially introducing new characters and deeper lore into the Backrooms universe. A24 reportedly fast-tracked the project after seeing the first film's insane box office legs.

What We Know So Far

Details on the plot are being kept under wraps, but here's what's confirmed:

• Kane Parsons is returning as director and co-writer
• A24 is producing with a significantly larger budget than the original
• No casting announcements yet, though it's unclear if Chiwetel Ejiofor will reprise his role
• Production is expected to begin in early 2027

The original Backrooms proved that internet culture can translate into legitimate box office gold. With horror continuing to dominate theaters in 2026 — alongside hits like Obsession and Resident Evil — the genre shows no signs of slowing down. If Parsons can recapture the magic while expanding the world, A24 might have a genuine franchise on its hands.

One thing's for sure: the Backrooms just got a whole lot bigger. And scarier.