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Culture ▲ Hot Trend score 84 · 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.

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Obsession (2026 film)
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90-DAY AVG
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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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This is unrelated to Obsession. As of June 2026, Martin Scorsese has not announced a 2026 film; his next project, 'The Wager', is in development but no release year is confirmed.

Obsession is not currently on Netflix. It was released in theaters by Focus Features and is not yet streaming on Netflix. Check official streaming platforms for availability.

Yes, based on critical and audience reception. It holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score from 245 critics and has become a viral phenomenon for its low-budget, high-impact horror.

The horror comes from its premise: a supernatural toy makes a love interest fall obsessively in love, with horrifying consequences. The film builds tension through psychological dread and unexpected violence, amplified by its tight, 20-day indie shoot.

Bear, a music-store employee, comes into a supernatural toy that makes his crush Nikki fall obsessively in love, with horrifying consequences.

As of June 2026, Obsession is in theaters and not yet available on streaming platforms. Future streaming rights have not been announced by Focus Features.

No, Obsession 2026 is not on Netflix. It is a Focus Features theatrical release and is not streaming on any platform yet.

Yes, Obsession was released in 2026 and is currently playing in theaters. Its exact release date is not confirmed in available facts, but it's in active release.

No, Obsession 2026 is not on Prime Video. It is a Focus Features film currently in theaters, with no streaming announcement.

The actress playing Nikki, Bear's crush, hasn't been named in verified facts. The film's cast details are unconfirmed beyond the director Curry Barker.

The exact runtime is not listed in verified facts. As it's a micro-budget horror-thriller shot in 20 days, it's likely under 100 minutes, but this is unconfirmed.

Obsession was never on Netflix. It's a Focus Features theatrical release, not available on Netflix.

No, Obsession 2026 is not streaming. It's currently in theaters only.

No, Obsession is not available on Netflix. It is in theaters.

Obsession is currently playing in theaters. Check local listings for showtimes.

No, Obsession 2026 is an original story written and directed by Curry Barker, not a remake.

No, Obsession is not on Amazon Prime. It is in theaters.

No, Obsession is not on Netflix. It is a theatrical release by Focus Features.

Currently, Obsession can only be watched in theaters. No streaming or digital release has been announced.

Focus Features has not announced a streaming release. Given its theatrical success, it may eventually stream, but no date is confirmed.

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United States
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United Kingdom
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India
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Japan
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France
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Germany
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Canada
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Brazil
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