“Obsession” has become one of the most brutal horror surprises of 2026 and the results are showing. The film by Curry Barker, made with minimal resources and a toxic story, is already approaching a worldwide figure that few productions of its size can boast.
Through Discussing Film it was reported that “Obsession” could surpass $80 million worldwide in the coming hours. This figure is monstrous and colossal for a film that cost only $750,000 in initial production.
This means the film has already multiplied its production budget more than 100 times over. In this sense, “Obsession” shines as a rare gem positioned at the margins of an industry obsessed with expensive franchises. It is a small and cheap story that managed to make more noise than several inflated releases.
What Did “Obsession” Achieve at International Box Office?
The film already had a solid foundation, having earned $74 million before the latest report. Of this amount, $52.8 million came from the United States and Canada, plus $21.2 million from other international territories. The debut marked $17.2 million in its opening weekend.
“Obsession” rose to $21.5 million in its second weekend, something very unusual for an original horror film without major stars headlining it. This unusual growth demonstrates the power of word-of-mouth and the quality of the story that captivates viewers from the start.
Added to all this is the previous success at the Toronto International Film Festival. Focus Features acquired its rights for a sum between $14 and $15 million, the highest amount ever paid for a film of this type in the history of the major festival.
What Is “Obsession” About and Who Stars In It?
“Obsession” is the story of Baron “Bear” Bailey, a music store employee in love with Nikki Freeman, his childhood best friend. His awkwardness leads him to purchase a strange mystical toy that promises to grant a wish when broken. Bear wishes for Nikki to love him more than anyone in the world.
But the romantic fantasy rots and transforms into a nightmare of dependency and violence. Michael Johnston plays Bear, a character who seems harmless until his wish reveals the selfishness hidden beneath his tenderness. Inde Navarrette brings Nikki to life, the terrifying girl in this story about love as possession.
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The cast also includes Cooper Tomlinson as Ian, Megan Lawless as Sarah Harper, and Andy Richter as Carter Harper. Haley Fitzgerald and Darin Toonder appear as employees of the mystical shop that sells the cursed object. Curry Barker wrote, directed, and edited the film himself.
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