Overview
- As of mid‑June 2026 the film has earned roughly $230–240 million worldwide and is the highest‑grossing title in Focus Features’ history.
- Obsession was produced for about $750,000–$1 million and was acquired out of TIFF for an estimated $14–15 million, giving the studio outsized returns.
- Strong week‑to‑week box‑office gains and record fourth‑week holds for a horror title led Focus/Universal to pull an early digital/PVOD date and extend the theatrical window.
- Director Curry Barker’s profile has surged with new industry offers and the film’s lead Michael Johnston has signed with Gersh, expanding opportunities for the cast and crew.
- Art director Sally Choi’s Instagram post alleging low pay and long hours on the production has sparked broader discussion about below‑the‑line pay and working conditions on low‑budget shoots.