Culture ▼ Cooling Trend score 34 · Published June 3, 2026
Obsession (2026 film)
Obsession (2026) is a micro-budget horror-thriller that made $151 million on a $750,000 budget, breaking box-office records and becoming Focus Features' highest-grossing domestic release.
By Alexandre Le Hégarat · datastats
INTEREST INDEX
34 -12% · 24h
30-DAY PEAK
41
modeled window
90-DAY AVG
23
stable
TREND SCORE
34
-12% · 24h
TRACKED QUESTIONS
20
from public queries
INTEREST OVER TIME
Momentum trajectory
PEAK 41
30d ago15dtoday
The context
The film is trending due to its jaw-dropping financial success and critical acclaim. Directed by 26-year-old YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker and shot in 20 days for $750,000, it grossed over $151 million worldwide, making it Focus Features’ biggest domestic earner. It’s also the first film since E.T. to increase box-office takings in both its second and third weekends outside Christmas, sparking viral coverage. With a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, the ‘tiny budget, huge gross’ narrative has captivated audiences and industry observers alike.
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INTEREST BY REGION
Where it's trending
United States 100
United Kingdom 77
India 60
Japan 45
France 41
Germany 33
Canada 25
Brazil 22
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