Backrooms vs The Dark Knight — Compare

Comparing Backrooms vs The Dark Knight. Backrooms leads on expert rating.

SpecificationBackroomsThe Dark Knight
Overview
Studio North Road Films / 21 Laps Entertainment / Atomic Monster / Phobos / Oddfellows Entertainment Warner Bros. Pictures
Franchise Backrooms The Dark Knight Trilogy
Release Date 2026-05-29 2008-07-18
Runtime 110 min 152 min
Certification R PG-13
Genres Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Cast & Crew
Director(s)
Lead Cast Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Gary Oldman
Ratings
Critic Rating 9.0/10 9.0/10
Audience Rating
Review Count 0 0
Page Views 9 70
Box Office
Budget $10,000,000 $185,000,000
Worldwide Gross $368,000,000 $1,008,305,024
Awards 0 14
Streaming
Available On Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition
Verdict
Pros Confirmed 110-minute runtime; Distinctive practical liminal-space production design; Strong performances from Chiwetel E... Heath Ledger's legendary Joker; Grounded, intelligent screenplay; IMAX-scale action set pieces; Hans Zimmer's iconic sco...
Cons The surreal storytelling may frustrate viewers seeking clear explanations; Knowledge of Backrooms lore can make some ref... Rachel Dawes recasting may jar fans; Some dialogue-heavy exposition; Two-Face arc feels compressed in final act