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‘Backrooms’ Projected To Drop 67% In Business At Weekend 2 Box Office
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‘Backrooms’ Projected To Drop 67% In Business At Weekend 2 Box Office

Forbes · Jun 5, 2026, 11:08 PM

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  • Hollywood & Entertainment‘Backrooms’ Projected To Drop 67% In Business At Weekend 2 Box Office By Tim Lammers,
  • Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights.
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor in "Backrooms."A24The reboot of the Wayans Bros.’ horror spoof Scary Movie is scaring away Backrooms after one week at the top of the domestic box office.

Hollywood & Entertainment‘Backrooms’ Projected To Drop 67% In Business At Weekend 2 Box Office By Tim Lammers,

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 05, 2026, 07:08pm EDTJun 05, 2026, 07:11pm EDTSummary The "Scary Movie" reboot is poised to claim the top spot at the domestic box office, projected to earn $52.7 million, which knocks "Backrooms," which is expected to drop 67% to $26.5 million, down to third-place finish. Despite the decline, "Backrooms" remains highly profitable, boosting its total to $135.6 million against a $10 million budget. "Masters of the Universe" is set to open in second with $31.1 million, though its $200 million budget presents a steep climb. Meanwhile, Curry Barker's "Obsession" continues its remarkable run, projected to take $24.8 million in its fourth weekend, reaching $151.3 million from a tiny $750,000 budget.

Chiwetel Ejiofor in "Backrooms."A24The reboot of the Wayans Bros.’ horror spoof Scary Movie is scaring away Backrooms after one week at the top of the domestic box office.

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