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Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has become A24's highest-grossing film, surpassing $200 million worldwide just 10 days after release. It broke A24's opening weekend record with $81 million in the US and earned $77 million internationally across 57 territories. The film set opening records in 41 countries and ranked number one in 42 markets, including Canada, the UK, Australia, and Italy. With a production budget of around $10 million, Backrooms has generated significant profits for A24 and co-financer Chernin Entertainment.
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 40/100 — moderate-to-low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
The articles focus on the commercial success of the film without political framing. Coverage centers on box office figures, industry impact, and production details, reflecting a business and entertainment perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the sources emphasize factual reporting on the film's performance and milestones.
The tone across the articles is positive, highlighting Backrooms' record-breaking box office achievements and profitability. The coverage conveys enthusiasm about the film's rapid success and industry significance, with no negative or critical sentiment present.
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| indianexpress | Made on 10 million budget, Backrooms becomes A24's biggest hit with 212 million | Center | Positive |
| httpswwwoutlookindiacom | Backrooms Is A24's Highest-Grossing Release, Crossing 200 Million Globally Outlook India | Center | Positive |
| mint | Backrooms box office collection: Kane Parsons' horror hit becomes A24's first 200 million film, overtakes Marty Supreme Mint | Center |
mint broke this story on 8 Jun, 07:50 pm. Other outlets followed.
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
| Positive |
