The horror thriller "Obsession" has expanded to digital streaming platforms as of Tuesday, June 30, 2026, while continuing its successful theatrical run.
Focus Features acquired the distribution rights for approximately $15 million at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Written and directed by Curry Barker, the independent production was made on a minimal budget of $750,000 before marketing expenses.
The story follows Bear, a music store worker played by Michael Johnston, who uses a mystical "One Wish Willow" to make his co-worker Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette, fall in love with him.
The plot turns into horror when Nikki develops a lethal obsession with maintaining their relationship.
The R-rated film earned $17.1 million domestically during its opening weekend from May 15-17. Ticket sales increased in the following weeks before stabilizing.
During the weekend of June 26-28, the movie brought in $9.8 million across 2,965 cinemas in North America in its seventh week of release.
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This brought the domestic cumulative total to $233.8 million.
Combined with an international gross of $137.3 million, the worldwide box office earnings reached $371.1 million.
The premium video-on-demand release allows audiences to buy the film for $24.99 or rent it for a 48-hour period for $19.99 on platforms such as Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and YouTube Movies & TV.
Director Curry Barker has already started post-production on his next project, a supernatural comedy titled "Anything but Ghosts."
The film features an ensemble cast including Bryce Dallas Howard, Aaron Paul, Cooper Tomlinson, and Barker himself.
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The new production is separate from "Obsession" in storyline, but cast members have confirmed it will include a subtle narrative nod and an Easter egg referencing the character of Nikki.
