Overview
- The film, which opened wide on May 15, has grossed $234,501,640 worldwide and about $161 million domestically, making it the highest‑grossing title in Focus Features’ history.
- Obsession posted unusually strong holds including a fourth‑weekend drop of just 7% and a $25.6 million fourth‑weekend total, the biggest fourth weekend ever for a horror film.
- Made independently for roughly $750,000 and bought at TIFF for about $14–15 million, the movie has delivered outsized returns for its buyers and outpaced several major Focus releases.
- The distributor has shelved an early digital window originally planned for June as sustained box‑office momentum and repeat viewings among under‑35 audiences kept theaters full.
- The film’s success has triggered increased industry interest in director Curry Barker and lead talent and is prompting studios to rethink low‑budget, creator‑native marketing and release strategies.