Made on a shoestring budget, ‘Obsession’ earned such a huge sum that it became the highest grossing original horror film not just of this year but of the century. It left behind many big films.
Hollywood horror film ‘Obsession’ has achieved such a feat at the box office that hardly anyone would have expected. Made with a budget of just $7.5 lakh, the film has earned more than $426 million worldwide and holds the record for the highest-grossing original horror film of the 21st century. With this achievement, the film left behind famous films like ‘The Conjuring’, ‘Get Out’ and ‘Sinners’. Now there is tremendous enthusiasm about its Netflix release and sequel.
Which big box office record did ‘Obsession’ set?
According to reports, ‘Obsession’ has made a record of becoming the highest-grossing original horror film of the 21st century by earning more than $426 million worldwide. The film is still running in theaters and its earnings are continuously increasing. The budget of the film is said to be only 7.5 lakh dollars. Made on a limited budget, this film left behind many big budget Hollywood films with its earnings and is being considered as the biggest surprise blockbuster of recent years.
How did ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Get Out’ fall behind ‘Obsession’?
According to the latest figures, ‘Obsession’ has left behind popular original horror films like ‘Sinners’, ‘The Conjuring’ and ‘Get Out’ in terms of earnings. With this the film has set a new benchmark in the horror genre. The top 3 original horror movies at the box office are:
Film (Year of Release): Worldwide Earnings
- Obsession (2026): $426 million+ (still ongoing)
- Sinners (2025): 361.2 million dollars
- The Conjuring (2013): $320.4 million
Why is the story of Obsession considered so special?
The story of the film revolves around college student Bear, who takes the help of a mysterious toy and black magic to make his friend Nikki fall in love with him. But his attempt sets off a chain of horrifying events that leads to several deaths and a shocking climax. Ultimately the question remains who had the real passion – Nikki or Bear?
How did director Curry Barker change his fortunes?
YouTube creator Kari Barker has directed this film. This film, which is a unique blend of romance and horror, has made him one of the most popular new filmmakers of Hollywood. Focus Features bought its rights for about $14 million during the Toronto International Film Festival.
Is ‘Obsession 2’ also going to come?
According to reports, the director has started work on the sequel of the film. However, the next film will not continue the story of the original characters, but will instead be an anthology based on different supernatural events related to ‘One Wish Willow’. It is not expected to be released before 2028.
When will ‘Obsession’ be released on Netflix?
According to reports, ‘Obsession’ will stream on Netflix in the US from November 17, 2026. Its release date may vary in other countries. After the theatrical run, it will be brought to OTT under the licensing agreement.