‘Obsession’ Nears $300 Million Global Box‑Office Milestone

Inde Navarrette in “Obsession.”

Focus Features

Filmmaker Curry Barker’s indie blockbuster Obsession, starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is on track to surpass $300 million in worldwide ticket sales this week.

Produced on a modest $750,000 budget and acquired by Focus Features for roughly $15 million at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, the film opened with $17.1 million domestically on May 15‑17 and has maintained strong box‑office momentum.

After a remarkable 39 % increase in its second weekend, Obsession continued to climb with a 14 % rise in its third weekend, a modest 7 % dip in the fourth, and a 25 % decline in the fifth—still impressive for a fifth‑week release.

To date, the horror‑thriller has earned $198.6 million in North America and $98.8 million internationally, bringing the worldwide total to $297.4 million.

Entering its 35th day in theaters on Thursday, the film is poised to break the $300 million barrier once Thursday’s receipts are tallied and confirmed on Friday.

Daily domestic earnings this week have averaged $3‑$4 million, making an additional $3 million on Thursday well within expectations. Even if the $300 million mark is not reached on Thursday, it is virtually certain to be achieved on Friday.

Record‑Setting Success for Focus Features

Written and directed by Curry Barker, Obsession follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a music‑store employee who longs for Nikki (Inde Navarrette). When Nikki announces she will leave town, Bear gifts her a mystical “One Wish Willow.” He wishes for her love, and while his wish is granted, it triggers a dangerous obsession that leads Nikki to take lethal measures.

Rated R, the film has broken multiple records during its run. On June 8, Focus Features announced that Obsession became the studio’s highest‑grossing title after crossing $200 million worldwide, and it is on track to become the first Focus property to reach $300 million globally.

The film also set a new benchmark for festival acquisitions, surpassing the earnings of the 1999 indie hit The Blair Witch Project as the most lucrative festival purchase.

Previously acquired by Artisan Entertainment for $1 million at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival, the found‑footage thriller earned $248.3 million worldwide (unadjusted for inflation). The movie continues its theatrical exclusive run, with a streaming release still to be announced.

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