Obsession is the newest supernatural horror film released in theaters, directed by Curry Barker. The film has opened with strong box-office numbers in North America, crushing industry projections amid big-budget studio hits. The R-rated horror flick has also beaten the opening-day collections of just a few movies in the identical genre. Keep scrolling for the deets.
The film has received solid rankings on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics and the audience each gave the horror flick 94% on the Tomatometer and the Popcornmeter. The critics say, “Taking an icky conceit and twisting it to deviously crowd-pleasing ends, Obsession is dauntingly disturbing while also skillfully amusing and thrilling.” It is anticipated to finish its theatrical run as a box-office success.
How much has Obsession collected on its opening day?
In line with Box Office Mojo, Obsession grossed $6.9 million in North America on its opening day. It also includes the $2.6 million preview collection. The R-rated horror movie landed at #2 within the domestic box office rankings. The movie is already crushing the industry’s projections on the North American box office. It’s greater than Talk over with Me’s $4.2 million, Knock on the Cabin’s $5.4 million, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple‘s $5.6 million, Trap’s $6.6 million, and on par with Old’s $6.9 million opening day collection.
Projected opening weekend update
In line with industry experts’ reports, the horror movie is experiencing strong word of mouth. The film is anticipated to earn between $14 million and $19 million on its three-day opening weekend on the box office in North America. YouTuber Curry Baker’s film is anticipated to open at a solid position within the domestic box office rankings in its opening weekend.
More concerning the movie
The film features Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette in leading roles alongside Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter in supporting roles. The story follows a hopeless romantic who breaks the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win over his crush, only to understand that getting exactly what he wished for comes with terrifying and sinister consequences. Obsession by Curry Baker was released on May 15. It premiered on the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, as a part of its Midnight Madness block.
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