The world of Kane Parsons is getting bigger. The 20-year-old director just scored a massive win with Backrooms, and now everyone wants to know what comes next. The horror movie earned $118 million globally during its opening weekend, making it A24’s biggest hit. With that kind of success, a sequel is almost a sure thing.
So where does Backrooms 2 stand right now? According to exclusive reports, Parsons is actively looking for a screenwriting partner to help him develop the follow-up film. This is the first real update on the sequel since the movie hit theaters.
What’s Happening with the Backrooms Sequel Right Now
The news broke shortly after the film’s huge debut. Industry sources confirm that Parsons is not waiting around. He wants to bring someone else on board to help write the script for Backrooms 2. The first movie was written by Will Soodik, a writer known for Homeland and Westworld. For the sequel, Parsons seems open to working with a new creative partner.
It is still very early in the process. No actors are attached to the project yet. The studio, A24, has not given the official green light for production. But Parsons has a contract with A24 for more Backrooms stories. That means the door is wide open for a sequel to move forward once the script is ready.
Parsons has been honest about his plans. He told Polygon that sequels were always part of the plan. He explained that the original YouTube series had reached its limit. The movie is just the first piece of a much larger story he wants to tell.
“For people who are into it, I’ve got a contract, and I got a hold at my end, and that means I am definitely not done with Backrooms.” – Kane Parsons to Variety
How the First Backrooms Movie Performed
To understand why a sequel is happening, look at the numbers. Backrooms was made on a budget of less than $10 million. It has already earned nearly $118 million worldwide. The film is also drawing a young crowd. Reports show that 88% of the audience is under 35 years old. This is a huge win for A24 and for Parsons, who is now the youngest director to have a number-one film at the global box office.
The movie stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as Clark, a furniture store owner who finds a hidden doorway into a strange extra-dimensional space. The cast also includes Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett.
Kane Parsons’ Vision for More Backrooms Stories
Parsons has big dreams for this franchise. He told Variety that Backrooms was always meant to be a series that goes beyond just one film. He sees the first movie as a “foot in the door” that will lead to the true root of the narrative he set up online for years.
He even shared his favorite way to tell the story. In an interview with Polygon, Parsons said a TV series would be his dream scenario. He thinks a series is the most practical way to build the story he wants to tell. He described his vision as an interpersonal drama built on top of a supernatural techno-thriller.
For now, Parsons is keeping the details of Backrooms 2 a secret. He told reporters that he has specific things he is working on, but they are currently in a “secret mystery world.”
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When Could Fans Expect Backrooms 2
Since Parsons is just now looking for a writing partner, the film is likely a few years away. First, he needs to find the right writer. Then they have to finish a script. After that comes production and post-production. Experts suggest a wait time of two to three years before the sequel arrives in theaters.
The first Backrooms movie is still playing in theaters now. It continues to earn more than $6 million daily and is projected to have a strong second weekend at the box office.
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