‘Obsession’ Just Passed $400 Million at the Worldwide Box Office
The micro-budget horror film has become Focus Features’ highest-grossing release after earning $245.3 million in North America and $157.7 million overseas.
- The horror film Obsession has grossed $403 million globally, cementing its status as one of the year's most unexpected commercial hits.
- YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker produced the project for under $750,000; Focus Features acquired distribution rights for approximately $15 million after the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
- North American theaters generated $245.3 million of the total, while international markets contributed $157.7 million. The film debuted with $17.1 million and recently added $5.3 million.
- This performance marks the highest-grossing release in Focus Features' history. While Hollywood often produces expensive projects that fail at $400 million, the film's earnings represent a significant commercial milestone.
- With a physical release scheduled for July 14, the film continues performing well on digital platforms. Its budget efficiency contrasts sharply with films like Jaws, which cost around $10 million.
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Obsession Just Broke A Massive Box Office Record Held For 26 Years By An Iconic Action Classic
Universal - Focus Features On a budget of $750,000, horror film Obsession has brought in $404 million, beating a 23 year old Bruce Lee movie to become the biggest box office ever made by a sub-$1 million film.
The obsession with Obsession continues as horror film breaks record
Obsession got what it wished for and more. The 2025 horror film has broken the record for highest-grossing film with a less than $1-million US budget with box office receipts of over $400 million US. That puts it ahead of the 1973 Bruce Lee classic Enter the Dragon, which grossed $400 million US on a $750,000 US budget.
27 Years Later, 'Obsession' Just Made Box Office History — But There's A Big Catch
Brianna Bryson/FilmMagic/Getty ImagesBy now, nobody can avoid the unstoppable obsession with Obsession. The indie horror movie, made for only $750,000 dollars by a first-time filmmaker, Curry Barker, has not only been one of the most well-reviewed films of 2026, but it’s also one of the most profitable. As of July 6, Obsession has made $400 million worldwide, according to several reports, including one from Gizmodo. The knee-jerk response here i…
The horror film "Obsession" has been a huge success in world cinemas, surpassing 340 million euros in global ticket sales. After two months in cinemas, the film has grossed around 206 million euros in the domestic market and 134 million euros in international markets. Directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, the film was made with a budget of only around 640 thousand euros, while the distribution rights were purchased for approximately 12 million euro…
‘Obsession’ Makes Box Office History, Becomes Highest-Grossing Movie Ever Made for Under $1 Million
Obsession is breaking records left and right. The Curry Barker-directed indie horror movie just pulled past the $400 million mark […] The post ‘Obsession’ Makes Box Office History, Becomes Highest-Grossing Movie Ever Made for Under $1 Million appeared first on Just Jared - Celebrity News and Gossip
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