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‘Obsession’ Is About To Hit Two Wild Box Office Milestones
The Focus Features horror film is nearing a 100x return on a $750,000-$1 million budget after a $17 million domestic opening, analysts said.
- During its opening weekend, horror film Obsession earned $17 million domestically, arriving in third place behind blockbusters Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2.
- Produced on a $750,000 to $1 million budget, the film mirrors low-budget horror successes like The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, achieving a 100x multiplier at worst.
- Director Curry Barker's film stars Michael Johnston as Baron "Bear" Bailey and Inde Navarrette as Nikki Freeman, whose character transforms after receiving a "One Wish Willow" gift.
- Critics praised Navarrette's eerie performance, with Variety suggesting the newcomer could be a serious Best Supporting Actress contender despite her limited screen time.
- While the film continues gaining momentum, fans can expect an official streaming release on Peacock in late 2026 as Obsession cements itself as a rare 2026 success story.
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The horror film "Obsession," which opened in theaters on May 15, 2026, earned $17.2 million in its opening weekend and then took first place at the U.S. box office from Monday to Wednesday. The film, directed by Curry Barker, follows a young man who wants his girlfriend to fall in love with him after using a seemingly ordinary children's toy, and this decision leads to a series of horrific consequences. Starring Michael Johnston and Inde Navarre…
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