The horror that hit the theaters in 2026 has now come home and brought the musical to an audience that couldn’t find it on the big screen. ‘Obsession’, one of the biggest surprises of the year, is now available to rent and buy, allowing fans to watch the film that captivated critics and audiences in their own homes.
Where to watch
However, the film was not available for screening and registration on major platforms. Instead, viewers should rent or buy ‘Obsession’ for the videos they need most. The streaming version became available on Apple TV from June 30, although it remains a premium video title that requires viewers to rent or purchase access rather than a subscription to the platform, according to a report by India Today.For audiences who didn’t attend the theater, the digital release includes extras. “The digital release comes with behind-the-scenes features and an audio commentary by director Barker,” according to the filmmakers. The film is also scheduled to be released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD on July 14, and is expected to stream on subscription platforms later.
The low-budget horror thriller was critically acclaimed and became the highest-grossing franchise in the distributor’s history. Photo credit (Instagram)
Record-breaking box office performance
‘Obsession’ hit the theaters on May 15 and immediately went against the grain of a low-budget horror film. According to The Satesman, the film grossed over $370 million worldwide at the box office, a staggering success that made it the distributor’s highest-grossing film ever. For a horror film of this caliber, commercial success is rare especially when coupled with critical acclaim.The film earned an A-grade on CinemaScore, which tracks audience reaction after viewing. It also has a 94 percent high repeat rate, the highest rate of its kind. Critical acclaim and a strong audience reception separated ‘Passion’ from the horror genre.
Creator’s amazing journey to success
The story of ‘Obsession’ adds another important dimension to its success. Curry Barker, who wrote and directed the film, is only 20 years old. Barker built his following on YouTube before switching to filmmaking and producing ‘Obsession’ in his spare time. A young producer who turns a low-budget horror idea into a global phenomenon represents an unusual approach in the entertainment industry.
Director Curry Barker, just 20 years old, turned his horror idea into one of the biggest box office stories of 2026 with Obsession. Photo gallery (Instagram).
The plot is a lot of casting
The story follows Bear who was played Michael Johnston a hopeless romantic who finds One Wish Willow a mysterious object with supernatural powers. Bear initially uses the object with a simple goal: to make his crush fall for him.The wishes are successful but the results are worse than we expected. Nikki, portrayed by Inde Navarrette becomes Bear’s crush who falls under his demands. His thoughts quickly turn into something unhealthy and dangerous. Sweet thoughts of love turn into fun and mind-blowing when Nikki falls in love with Bear.Supporting members are Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless and Andy Richter, who fill out the band in various roles throughout the story. The success of the film shows that the high concept was not the only thing that attracted the audience, as the performance of the actors and the vision of the director in bringing the story to life was also an addition.