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Obsession Hits Digital After Becoming Focus Features’ Biggest Box‑Office Hit

The low‑budget supernatural thriller’s move to rent and buy signals fresh revenue and wider access after a months‑long theatrical surge.

Overview

  • Obsession became available to rent or buy on Prime Video and Apple TV on July 1, 2026, following an extended run in cinemas that studios delayed digital release to protect.
  • The film has grossed roughly $370–373 million worldwide, making it the highest‑earning release in Focus Features’ history and an outsized return on its small budget.
  • Made for about $750,000–$1 million and acquired out of TIFF, Obsession was produced by Blumhouse and has drawn intense industry interest in its young director, Curry Barker.
  • Critics and audiences have strongly favored the film, which holds about a 94% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and earned an A‑ on CinemaScore.
  • Home‑video partners plan further windows and physical releases, and the title’s success is already prompting studios to rethink release timing and scout low‑cost filmmaker pipelines.