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Backrooms
The Matrix
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Comparing Backrooms vs The Matrix. Backrooms leads on expert rating.
Category Winners
Backrooms
9.0/10Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery
The Matrix
8.7/10Action, Sci-Fi
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Critic vs Audience
| Specification | Backrooms | The Matrix |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | North Road Films / 21 Laps Entertainment / Atomic Monster / Phobos / Oddfellows Entertainment | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Franchise | Backrooms | The Matrix |
| Release Date | 2026-05-29 | 1999-03-31 |
| Runtime | 110 min | 136 min |
| Certification | R | R |
| Genres | Sci-Fi, Psychological Horror, Mystery | Action, Sci-Fi |
| Director(s) | — | — |
| Lead Cast | Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell | Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano |
| Critic Rating | 9.0/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Audience Rating | — | — |
| Review Count | 0 | 0 |
| Page Views | 33 | 91 |
| Budget | $10,000,000 | $63,000,000 |
| Worldwide Gross | $368,000,000 | $467,222,728 |
| Awards | 0 | 14 |
| Available On | Apple TV, Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube | Max, Prime Video, Apple TV, FindEdition |
| Pros | Confirmed 110-minute runtime; Distinctive practical liminal-space production design; Strong performances from Chiwetel E... | Groundbreaking bullet time VFX; Iconic cast and characters; Philosophical depth beneath spectacle; Revolutionary martial... |
| Cons | The surreal storytelling may frustrate viewers seeking clear explanations; Knowledge of Backrooms lore can make some ref... | Dense exposition in third act; Some dated CGI in places; Sequel expectations overshadow standalone story for new viewers |
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