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Backrooms 2 Is Officially Moving Forward as Kane Parsons Returns to Direct the Sequel

Kane Parsons is signed to direct the sequel as Dread Central says formal development plans and an announcement are expected soon.

  • Dread Central reports that a sequel to the horror film Backrooms is in development, with YouTuber Kane Parsons signed to return as director.
  • Originating as a viral YouTube horror series, the concept was adapted into an indie film by A24, which grossed nearly $400 million globally, about 40 times its production budget.
  • Entertainment industry insider Jeff Sneider previously reported in June that Parsons was working on a new project with Backrooms producer Osgood Perkins, aligning with today's announcement.
  • Parsons confirmed his commitment to the franchise in a May Variety interview, stating, "Backrooms has always been planned to be more of a series...I am definitely not done with Backrooms."
  • Development plans for the sequel will be announced soon, offering fans further exploration of the Backrooms lore beyond the original film's scope.
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Dread Central broke the news on Sunday, September 6, 2026.
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