Directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert officially shut down rumors of an Everything Everywhere All at Once sequel on June 12, 2026. While fans might have been hoping for a return to the multiverse, the podcast world is already shifting its focus to how the Oscar-winning film's box office legacy is being challenged.
On The Daily, Kyle Buchanan highlighted how quickly the movie's commercial records are falling. Discussing the massive success of the horror film Backrooms, Buchanan noted that the new release became the highest grossing movie ever released by the studio A24 in the space of just ten days. According to Buchanan, "Backrooms lapped them like it was nothing," referring to both Everything Everywhere All at Once and Marty Supreme.
Meanwhile, the film's philosophical footprint is still being felt in unexpected corners of the talk show circuit. On The Megyn Kelly Show, comedian Andrew Schulz wondered if the film's existential themes might resonate with younger, deep-thinking audiences. While discussing host Megyn Kelly's daughter's mature outlook on life, Schulz asked, "Has she watched Everything Everywhere All at Once or-" suggesting the film remains a cultural shorthand for heavy, mind-bending philosophy.
Whether the film is being used as a benchmark for box office dominance or a touchstone for teenage existentialism, its cultural footprint remains undeniable. As A24 continues to court Gen Z with newer, fast-paced horror sensations, the legacy of the Daniels' original masterpiece will face its true test: surviving as a classic rather than just a temporary box office peak.