The Backrooms has broken box office records, outperforming a Star Wars film, with some reports specifying it earned $118 million. The film's success has made its director, Kane Parsons, the youngest filmmaker to reach number one at the box office. The performance of The Backrooms has also overshadowed other films, including one titled Obsession, which nonetheless had a notable third weekend, and The Mandalorian and Grogu, which did not fare well.