Is ‘Backrooms’ streaming? How to watch the A24 horror at home.

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I would’ve never guessed that a movie based on a viral YouTube found-footage series based on an unsettling old 4chan post would become the highest-grossing film in A24’s history, but here we are. Backrooms took the box office by storm this summer, earning over $350 million worldwide on a $10 million budget.

Directed by 21-year-old rising filmmaker Kane Parsons, Backrooms stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, and Lukita Maxwell.

“Parsons has managed to prove himself as an incredibly talented emerging filmmaker while also establishing the first chapter in what will surely end up becoming a brand new horror franchise,” Mashable’s reviewer writes.

If you’re intrigued by the liminal space internet lore and have yet to check out Backrooms, or if you can’t wait to watch it again, it’s now officially available to watch at home. Here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know to watch it comfortably from your couch.

What is Backrooms about?

Set in the ’90s in Santa Clara Valley, California, Backrooms follows aspiring architect turned furniture shop owner Clark (Ejiofor), who has been staying in the shop temporarily after his recent separation. One night, he discovers a hidden doorway in the basement of the store, leading to the titular Backrooms — an endless stretch of eerie liminal space. Naturally, he enters the portal and starts exploring.

Check out the official trailer for a taste of the Backrooms:

How to watch Backrooms at home

As of July 14, you can officially watch Backrooms at home. While we’re still waiting on streaming details, you can buy it or rent it via digital-on-demand retailers. We’ve broken down the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

Backrooms makes its at-home debut via digital-on-demand retailers on July 14, 2026. You can either buy the film for your digital library for $24.99 or rent it for $5 less. Note: If you choose the rental option, you’ll get access for 30 days, but only 48 hours once you start watching. Pro tip: If you wait a few weeks to buy or rent, these prices will drop significantly.

Quick links to buy/rent Backrooms on digital:

Stream it on HBO Max (at a later date)

A24 recently renewed its output deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, which means new A24 theatrical releases will exclusively stream on HBO Max before anywhere else. Following the same theater-to-streaming schedule as other recently released A24 movies (Marty Supreme, The Drama, and Bring Her Back), we can make an educated guess that Backrooms will make its streaming debut on HBO Max sometime in late September or early October (just in time for Halloween!). We’ll update this story with the latest information when we know more.

HBO Max subscriptions start at $10.99 per month. However, there are some ways you can save money on your plan. Check out the best HBO Max streaming deals below.

The best HBO Max streaming deals

Best for most people: Save 16% on HBO Max annual subscriptions

The best way to save money on HBO Max on any given day is with the annual plan. Yes, it costs more up front, but you’ll save about 16% over the course of a year — up to $45.89 in savings.

A monthly plan with ads typically costs $10.99 per month, but a full year costs $109.99, which breaks down the monthly cost to only $9.17. Want to go ad-free? The annual HBO Max Standard or Premium plans will also save you about 16% over their monthly equivalents. Standard subscriptions cost either $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year (which breaks down to $15.42 per month). Premium subscriptions cost $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year (about $19.17 per month). While both are ad-free plans, only the Premium option will unlock 4K Ultra HD video quality, Dolby Atmos, and the ability to download more offline content.

Get HBO Max for free: Switch to Cricket’s Supreme Unlimited plan

It may not be the most convenient option, but switching your phone plan to Cricket’s Supreme Unlimited plan for $60 per month will get you HBO Max with ads for free. Once you’re a Cricket customer, you can use your provider credentials to log in via the HBO Max app or website.

Best HBO Max deal for students: Save 50% on HBO Max Basic with ads

College students can get an entire year of HBO Max with ads for 50% off. Just use UNiDAYS to prove your student status, and you’ll receive a unique discount code that’ll drop the cost per month down from $10.99 to $5.49. Once the initial 12 months are up, the price will jump back to the full cost unless you cancel.

Best bundle deal: Get HBO Max, Disney+, and Hulu for up to 42% off

The Disney+ bundle deal, which includes HBO Max and Hulu, is one of the best deals in streaming. For just $19.99 per month, you’ll get all three streaming libraries with ads, which is about $15 cheaper than paying for each one separately. Want to go ad-free? It’ll run you $32.99 per month as opposed to $56.47 for all three. That’s up to 42% in savings.

Best for Verizon customers: Get Netflix and HBO Max for $13/month

If you’re a Verizon customer on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Ultimate plan, you can add the Netflix and HBO Max bundle (with ads) to your plan for only $13 per month. A $19.98 per month value, that’s about $7 in savings each month. Once you enroll in the promo, you’ll have to complete the account setup separately for each service. Check out Verizon’s support page for all the eligibility details, terms, and FAQs.

Best for Xfinity customers: Bundle HBO Max, Peacock, and Netflix and save $10/month

Xfinity Internet and TV customers can also get in on the bundle action with Xfinity StreamSaver packages. The package with Netflix Standard with ads ($8.99 per month), Peacock Premium ($10.99 per month), and HBO Max Basic with Ads ($10.99 per month) can be added to your existing Xfinity service for only $22 per month. It typically costs $30.97 for all three, so that’s about $9 in savings monthly.