Comparing Backrooms vs Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu vs Interstellar. Backrooms leads on expert rating.
| Specification | Backrooms | Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu | Interstellar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Studio | North Road Films / 21 Laps Entertainment / Atomic Monster / Phobos / Oddfellows Entertainment | Lucasfilm Ltd. / Fairview Entertainment | Paramount Pictures |
| Franchise | Backrooms | Star Wars | Standalone |
| Release Date | 2026-05-29 | 2026-05-22 | 2014-11-07 |
| Runtime | 110 min | 133 min | 169 min |
| Certification | R | PG-13 | PG-13 |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Space Western | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi |
| Cast & Crew | |||
| Director(s) | — | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell | Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, Jonny Coyne, Martin Scorsese | Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy, Ellen Burstyn |
| Ratings | |||
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 9 | 4 | 68 |
| Box Office | |||
| Budget | $10,000,000 | $165,000,000 | $165,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $368,000,000 | $342,200,000 | $774,700,000 |
| Awards | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Streaming | |||
| Available On | Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube | Apple TV, Apple TV, Prime Video, Prime Video | Paramount+, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Verdict | |||
| Pros | Confirmed 110-minute runtime; Distinctive practical liminal-space production design; Strong performances from Chiwetel E... | Official 133-minute runtime included; Pedro Pascal and Grogu bring a highly searched Star Wars duo to film; Strong home-... | Groundbreaking black hole visuals; McConaughey's emotional performance; Hans Zimmer's iconic score; Kip Thorne's scienti... |
| Cons | The surreal storytelling may frustrate viewers seeking clear explanations; Knowledge of Backrooms lore can make some ref... | Critical response to the theatrical film was mixed; The story may feel episodic to some viewers; Viewers unfamiliar with... | Some dialogue intentionally inaudible; Sentimental third act divides viewers; Complex science may overwhelm some; 169-mi... |