A theatrical re-release of the horror film Backrooms is set to debut on July 3, featuring an extended cut subtitled "Everything Must Go Edition." This version will include an additional 15 minutes of footage, described as "theatrically exclusive" and presented after the film's credits. While not yet formally announced by director Kane Parsons or distributor A24, multiple theater chains, including AMC Theatres, have begun listing the special engagement.
The nature of the new footage remains undisclosed, with possibilities ranging from deleted scenes to behind-the-scenes material. Such re-releases with added content are often employed to boost box office performance, potentially positioning the film to compete with other successful releases. This practice has been seen with major films like "Spider-Man: No Way Home" and "Avengers: Endgame," which were re-released with bonus material, though these additions did not always significantly alter the perceived quality of the original film. "Avengers: Endgame" is slated for another re-release later this year with further new footage intended to connect with "Avengers: Doomsday."
Director Kane Parsons is reportedly already considering a sequel for Backrooms and has been linked to a potential adaptation of Valve's puzzle game "Portal." The extended cut of Backrooms will be shown in theaters starting July 3.