2026-09-21
‘Backrooms’ and ‘Toy Story 5’ Headline a Packed Streaming Week Across Platforms
Spanish outlet MeriStation has published a comprehensive guide to what’s worth watching on streaming between September 21 and 27, and two movies top its weekly must‑watch list: Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” on Disney+ and the viral‑horror adaptation “Backrooms” on competing platforms. “Backrooms” expands on the internet creepypasta of endless, fluorescent office corridors and a reality that seems to glitch, turning the minimalist online myth into a full‑length feature that many critics now rank among the standout horror films of 2026.
The guide frames this week as the true start of the fall season for streamers, with Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Apple TV+ and others all dropping high‑profile titles at the same time. Alongside series debuts and new anime seasons, “Backrooms” is singled out as a particularly strong pick for younger viewers who grew up on YouTube lore and game‑inspired horror. The article notes that fan theories, memes and derivative videos have flooded social media almost as soon as the film hit VOD, suggesting it could become a cult favorite well beyond its initial release window – including among Japanese horror fans curious about overseas “net ghost stories.”