Comparing Backrooms vs Heartstopper Forever. Backrooms leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Backrooms | Heartstopper Forever |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Studio | North Road Films / 21 Laps Entertainment / Atomic Monster / Phobos / Oddfellows Entertainment | See-Saw Films / Netflix |
| Franchise | Backrooms | Heartstopper |
| Release Date | 2026-05-29 | 2026-07-17 |
| Runtime | 110 min | 114 min |
| Certification | R | — |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery | Romance, Coming-of-Age, Drama |
| Cast & Crew | ||
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell | Kit Connor, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Corinna Brown |
| Ratings | ||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 13 | 161 |
| Box Office | ||
| Budget | $10,000,000 | — |
| Worldwide Gross | $368,000,000 | — |
| Awards | 0 | 0 |
| Streaming | ||
| Available On | Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube | Netflix |
| Verdict | ||
| Pros | Confirmed 110-minute runtime; Distinctive practical liminal-space production design; Strong performances from Chiwetel E... | Confirmed 114-minute runtime; Final chapter of a highly searched Netflix romance; Kit Connor and Joe Locke return as Nic... |
| Cons | The surreal storytelling may frustrate viewers seeking clear explanations; Knowledge of Backrooms lore can make some ref... | The 114-minute film is shorter than a full television season; The story depends heavily on familiarity with the previous... |