Press Release
Presented by Geek Pictures | Celebrating the release of the film “Backrooms”! “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive spatial experience that takes you into the hidden side of reality, will be held for a limited time starting Friday, September 11, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro.
To commemorate the Japanese release of the A24 film "Backrooms" on Friday, September 4, 2026, we will host “Q LIMINAL” (pronounced “Criminal”), an immersive experiential event, for a limited 10-day run from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
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■ About the Immersive Event “Q LIMINAL”
The moment you step inside, you find yourself in a space where fluorescent lights hum low and sterile walls stretch on endlessly.
And—countless QR codes cover the walls, seemingly eroding them.
“Q LIMINAL” is an immersive spatial event based on the world of “The Backrooms,” an urban legend that spread across the internet, offering an experience that makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into the other side of reality. Participants explore “liminal spaces”—a concept often featured in films—which are “spaces with no exit” that feel slightly out of sync with reality, places that seem familiar yet are completely deserted. Little by little, they unravel the true nature of this strange realm that lies at the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Numerous QR codes will appear throughout the venue. However, not all of them hold meaning. Only when you correctly scan the right QR codes using the dedicated app will your “exploration rate” increase. The only clues as to which codes to scan and how are mysterious symbols and shapes—there are no words.
This is a new kind of interactive event where each participant’s interpretations and choices lead to a unique experience.
■ Event Overview
Title: “Q LIMINAL”—Spatial Immersive Event Celebrating the Release of the Film “Backrooms”
Dates: September 11 (Fri) – September 20 (Sun), 2026 *Open daily during the event period
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A
4F Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Experience Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Capacity: 50 people per session
Admission: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Organizers: Geek Pictures, TwoGate, Sheep Rhythm
In cooperation with: Sunshine City (venue), Prism (equipment), Shoei (printing), no plan (systems)
■ Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will go on sale on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Please check the ticketing website for ticket details.
■ About the Movie “The Backrooms”
Now playing nationwide! A horror film produced by A24, based on the internet urban legend “The Backrooms.” The film is directed by Kane Parsons himself, who created the YouTube video that popularized this urban legend worldwide. It debuted at No. 1 at the U.S. box office and has become a global hit. Distributed in Japan by Happinet Phantom Studio.
© 2026 Backrooms Rights LLC, PC Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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■ About the Immersive Event “Q LIMINAL”
The moment you step inside, you find yourself in a space where fluorescent lights hum low and sterile walls stretch on endlessly.
And—countless QR codes cover the walls, seemingly eroding them.
“Q LIMINAL” is an immersive spatial event based on the world of “The Backrooms,” an urban legend that spread across the internet, offering an experience that makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into the other side of reality. Participants explore “liminal spaces”—a concept often featured in films—which are “spaces with no exit” that feel slightly out of sync with reality, places that seem familiar yet are completely deserted. Little by little, they unravel the true nature of this strange realm that lies at the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Numerous QR codes will appear throughout the venue. However, not all of them hold meaning. Only when you correctly scan the right QR codes using the dedicated app will your “exploration rate” increase. The only clues as to which codes to scan and how are mysterious symbols and shapes—there are no words.
This is a new kind of interactive event where each participant’s interpretations and choices lead to a unique experience.
■ Event Overview
Title: “Q LIMINAL”—Spatial Immersive Event Celebrating the Release of the Film “Backrooms”
Dates: September 11 (Fri) – September 20 (Sun), 2026 *Open daily during the event period
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A
4F Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Experience Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Capacity: 50 people per session
Admission: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Organizers: Geek Pictures, TwoGate, Sheep Rhythm
In cooperation with: Sunshine City (venue), Prism (equipment), Shoei (printing), no plan (systems)
■ Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will go on sale on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Please check the ticketing website for ticket details.
■ About the Movie “The Backrooms”
Now playing nationwide! A horror film produced by A24, based on the internet urban legend “The Backrooms.” The film is directed by Kane Parsons himself, who created the YouTube video that popularized this urban legend worldwide. It debuted at No. 1 at the U.S. box office and has become a global hit. Distributed in Japan by Happinet Phantom Studio.
© 2026 Backrooms Rights LLC, PC Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Press Release
Presented by Geek Pictures | Celebrating the release of the film “Backrooms”! “Q LIMINAL,” an immersive spatial experience that takes you into the hidden side of reality, will be held for a limited time starting Friday, September 11, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro.
To commemorate the Japanese release of the A24 film "Backrooms" on Friday, September 4, 2026, we will host “Q LIMINAL” (pronounced “Criminal”), an immersive experiential event, for a limited 10-day run from Friday, September 11, 2026, through Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
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■ About the Immersive Event “Q LIMINAL”
The moment you step inside, you find yourself in a space where fluorescent lights hum low and sterile walls stretch on endlessly.
And—countless QR codes cover the walls, seemingly eroding them.
“Q LIMINAL” is an immersive spatial event based on the world of “The Backrooms,” an urban legend that spread across the internet, offering an experience that makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into the other side of reality. Participants explore “liminal spaces”—a concept often featured in films—which are “spaces with no exit” that feel slightly out of sync with reality, places that seem familiar yet are completely deserted. Little by little, they unravel the true nature of this strange realm that lies at the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Numerous QR codes will appear throughout the venue. However, not all of them hold meaning. Only when you correctly scan the right QR codes using the dedicated app will your “exploration rate” increase. The only clues as to which codes to scan and how are mysterious symbols and shapes—there are no words.
This is a new kind of interactive event where each participant’s interpretations and choices lead to a unique experience.
■ Event Overview
Title: “Q LIMINAL”—Spatial Immersive Event Celebrating the Release of the Film “Backrooms”
Dates: September 11 (Fri) – September 20 (Sun), 2026 *Open daily during the event period
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A
4F Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Experience Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Capacity: 50 people per session
Admission: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Organizers: Geek Pictures, TwoGate, Sheep Rhythm
In cooperation with: Sunshine City (venue), Prism (equipment), Shoei (printing), no plan (systems)
■ Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will go on sale on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Please check the ticketing website for ticket details.
■ About the Movie “The Backrooms”
Now playing nationwide! A horror film produced by A24, based on the internet urban legend “The Backrooms.” The film is directed by Kane Parsons himself, who created the YouTube video that popularized this urban legend worldwide. It debuted at No. 1 at the U.S. box office and has become a global hit. Distributed in Japan by Happinet Phantom Studio.
© 2026 Backrooms Rights LLC, PC Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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■ About the Immersive Event “Q LIMINAL”
The moment you step inside, you find yourself in a space where fluorescent lights hum low and sterile walls stretch on endlessly.
And—countless QR codes cover the walls, seemingly eroding them.
“Q LIMINAL” is an immersive spatial event based on the world of “The Backrooms,” an urban legend that spread across the internet, offering an experience that makes you feel as if you’ve wandered into the other side of reality. Participants explore “liminal spaces”—a concept often featured in films—which are “spaces with no exit” that feel slightly out of sync with reality, places that seem familiar yet are completely deserted. Little by little, they unravel the true nature of this strange realm that lies at the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Numerous QR codes will appear throughout the venue. However, not all of them hold meaning. Only when you correctly scan the right QR codes using the dedicated app will your “exploration rate” increase. The only clues as to which codes to scan and how are mysterious symbols and shapes—there are no words.
This is a new kind of interactive event where each participant’s interpretations and choices lead to a unique experience.
■ Event Overview
Title: “Q LIMINAL”—Spatial Immersive Event Celebrating the Release of the Film “Backrooms”
Dates: September 11 (Fri) – September 20 (Sun), 2026 *Open daily during the event period
Hours: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission at 5:30 PM)
Venue: Ikebukuro Sunshine City Exhibition Hall A
4F Sunshine City World Import Mart Building, 3-1-3 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Experience Duration: Approx. 30 minutes
Capacity: 50 people per session
Admission: 1,500 yen (tax included)
Organizers: Geek Pictures, TwoGate, Sheep Rhythm
In cooperation with: Sunshine City (venue), Prism (equipment), Shoei (printing), no plan (systems)
■ Ticket Information
Tickets for this event will go on sale on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM.
Please check the ticketing website for ticket details.
■ About the Movie “The Backrooms”
Now playing nationwide! A horror film produced by A24, based on the internet urban legend “The Backrooms.” The film is directed by Kane Parsons himself, who created the YouTube video that popularized this urban legend worldwide. It debuted at No. 1 at the U.S. box office and has become a global hit. Distributed in Japan by Happinet Phantom Studio.
© 2026 Backrooms Rights LLC, PC Films, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
