YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Film Franchise Sees Success and Future Plans

20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms' has earned 11 times its $10 million budget, with Parsons now sharing positive news about the future of the film franchise, including 'Backrooms 2', and his return to YouTube.

1 Jun, 01:27 — 1 Jun, 07:09

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This story highlights the growing trend of independent creators leveraging online platforms to launch successful entertainment franchises. It demonstrates the potential for viral internet content to transition into mainstream media, impacting traditional film production models.

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Kane Parsons, a 20-year-old YouTuber, created the 'Backrooms' film franchise
The 'Backrooms' film has been financially successful, earning significantly more than its budget
There are future plans for the 'Backrooms' film franchise, including a sequel

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The 'Backrooms' film earned 11 times its budget of $10 million.

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Kane Parsons has great news about the film's future and a return to YouTube.

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The coverage is largely neutral and celebratory, focusing on the success of a young creator without significant political framing.

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‘Backrooms 2’: Kane Parsons Has Great News About Film Future And Return To YouTube - Forbes

‘Backrooms 2’: Kane Parsons Has Great News About Film Future And Return To YouTube Forbes

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indian-expressMostly Factual93d ago

After Obsession, 20-year-old YouTuber’s $10mn horror film Backrooms earns 11x its budget

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First report: forbes · 1 Jun, 01:27|Full coverage: 2 · 6h|Window: 6h

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‘Backrooms 2’: Kane Parsons Has Great News About Film Future And Return To YouTube - Forbes

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indian-express1 Jun, 07:09Latest update

YouTuber Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Film Franchise Sees Success and Future Plans

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‘Backrooms 2’: Kane Parsons Has Great News About Film Future And Return To YouTube - Forbes

After Obsession, 20-year-old YouTuber’s $10mn horror film Backrooms earns 11x its budget

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‘Backrooms 2’: Kane Parsons Has Great News About Film Future And Return To YouTube - Forbes

After Obsession, 20-year-old YouTuber’s $10mn horror film Backrooms earns 11x its budget

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