Backrooms director Kane Parsons has said he is "looking into" reports that A24, the studio behind the 2026 film adaptation, has issued copyright takedown notices against fans creating unofficial artwork and games inspired by the original Backrooms creepypasta. The dispute matters because it raises questions about whether a major studio is overreaching by targeting fan-made content tied to internet folklore that predates its own film, potentially setting a troubling precedent for other creepypasta properties now being adapted for the screen.

The controversy emerged after a Reddit user reported that a yellow wallpaper design they had posted on Redbubble, inspired by the original liminal-space image, was removed following a complaint from "A24 Films LLC." Others reported similar action, including a second Redbubble user whose Backrooms-themed artwork was taken down, and an indie developer whose Backrooms-inspired game was pulled from the Google Play store for allegedly impersonating the brand. Parsons responded directly on Reddit on 15 July, writing "I'm looking into this. Should not be happening," while fans have speculated the strikes may stem from an automated enforcement system rather than deliberate targeting.