Backrooms (2026)
Backrooms is in cinemas in Japan now. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
The verdict
Backrooms is a dependable English film — it does what it sets out to do. It holds a 7.0/10 on TMDB from 3,345 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It runs a manageable 111 minutes. It's in theatres in Japan now — best caught on the big screen.
Kane Parsons's directorial debut.
Good word from critics, with the performances and writing earning most of the praise. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 1h 51m on it?
1h 51m of English horror with a mystery streak, fine for the whole family. Runs about as long as you'd expect, so no scheduling gymnastics needed.
- Why
- 7.0/10 from 3,345 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want to sleep afterwards
- Best for
- An evening with the household together
Story
A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Watch with family? | G · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Horror / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Kane Parsons
Cast
When is Backrooms coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Backrooms is in its theatrical run in Japan, released 2026-09-04. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Japan
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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