No one ever imagined this would be a record $4.76 billion summer. When we started off, we knew Universal’s The Odyssey was destined to be huge given that the 70MM Imax tickets sold out a year in advance. Sony/Marvel Studio’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day was also bound to be big, but the biggest movie of all-time at the domestic box office? No way! No one … Continue reading Summer U.S. Box Office Hits All-Time $4.76B Record!!
Without doubt, Focus Features‘ Obsession is the most successful horror movie at the box office of this century. In fact, YouTuber Curry Barker‘s breakout is one of the most successful movies of all time, turning a sub-$1 million budget into over $500 million worldwide. The film broke several incredible records along the way, including becoming the highest-grossing non-animated original film of the past decade, the … Continue reading ‘Obsession’: The Most Successful Horror Movie of the Century Finds New Legal Trouble!!
Inde Navarrette is no longer making Marvel fans guess which mutant she wants. Speaking with Variety, the Obsession breakout named Mystique as her dream role, just weeks after we flagged her meeting with X-Men reboot director Jake Schreier. Asked which character she grew up with and would love to play, even one already portrayed by somebody else, Navarrette went straight to the blue shapeshifter. “Mystique … Continue reading ‘X-Men’: ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Wants to Play Mystique in MCU Reboot!!
If 2026 has taught us anything, it’s that YouTubers-turned-filmmakers might just be the future of horror. Already this year, a trio of the most celebrated horror movies have come from former online creators, starting with Markiplier‘s (aka Mark Fischbach) Iron Lung. But Iron Lung‘s undeniable success was nothing compared to that of Focus Features‘ Obsession, directed by Curry Barker. At the time of writing, the … Continue reading ‘Cartoon Cat’: The Internet Horror Sensation Is Getting a Big Screen Adaptation!!
Horror has rarely been more popular than it is today, with some of the biggest movies of the year hailing from the devil’s favorite genre. Whether it’s a genius sequel such as 28 Years: The Bone Temple, or a viral sensation from a record-breaking 20-year-old director in A24‘s Backrooms, 2026 has already hosted several of the best horror movies in recent memory. But of these … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Has Officially Become the Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movie of the Century!!
The summer box office is starting to hit its stride ahead of the mammoth arrivals of Christopher Nolan’s profound adaptation of Homer’s epic, The Odyssey, and the latest big MCU entry, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with both movies starring husband-and-wife duo Zendaya and Tom Holland. But last weekend, the last blockbuster, Minions & Monsters, debuted to disappointing figures, earning the lowest opening in the Despicable … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Is Officially One of the Highest-Grossing Horror Movies Ever!!
The Heat 2 cast is finally starting to fall into place. One actor who would be perfect to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the Heat sequel is Inde Navarrette. There have been several A-list actors rumored for key roles, and several stars are now close to officially signing on. According to TheWrap, DiCaprio and Christian Bale are set to star in Heat 2. TheWrap’s source … Continue reading ‘Heat 2’: ‘Obsession’ Star Inde Navarrette Possibly Eying Role in Star-Studded Sequel!!
“Supergirl” is struggling to take flight at the box office. The comic book adaptation, a space adventure revolving around Superman’s cousin, debuted to a disappointing $38 million from 3,600 North American theaters and $68 million globally. Heading into the weekend, the Warner Bros. and DC Studios film was targeting a domestic start of around $50 million to $55 million, which already would have been a … Continue reading ‘Supergirl’ Falters with Disappointing Debut as ‘Toy Story 5’ Remains Top Choice at the BO!!
Kids these days might prefer tech to toys, but Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie still got it. “Toy Story 5” ruled over the box office with $160 million from 4,425 North America theaters, landing on the higher end of expectations while securing the biggest domestic debut of the year over Universal’s “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” ($131.7 million). The animated sequel also ranks as the largest … Continue reading ‘Toy Story 5’ Sets Franchise Record Opening with $160 Million at the BO!!
Curry Barker just landed an eight-figure deal for a secret new horror film. The Obsession filmmaker reunites with major studio partners for an original feature. Curry Barker’s third movie lands at major studio, James Wan and Jason Blum attached Curry Barker has secured his next major film deal, The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reports. Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster landed Barker’s third feature in … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Director Curry Barker Sets New Horror Film at Universal, Blumhouse Atomic Monster!!
Curry Barker has teased Obsession 2, though it may be some time before the sequel arrives. The hit horror film has been shocking box office experts with its performance since its release in May, which delayed its digital release. What is the update on Obsession 2? Speaking with Josh Horowitz, Barker teased a potentially “cool” idea for an Obsession sequel. “I don’t want to go … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Sequel Teased by Director Following Massive Box Office Success!!
“Disclosure Day,” a sci-fi adventure from Steven Spielberg, opened to No. 1 at the domestic box office with $44 million from 3,824 theaters. Those ticket sales were above estimates of $35 million, though below the $50 million that rival studios argue a film of this scale should earn in its debut to justify its price tag. “Disclosure Day,” one of the summer’s biggest gambles, cost … Continue reading ‘Disclosure Day’ Tops with $44 Million Opening as ‘Obsession’ Continues to Shatter Expectations at the BO!!
The producers behind 2026’s biggest horror hit just revealed their wild next project. Obsession team Capstone Pictures and Teashop Films are reteaming for a grizzly bear survival thriller. Grizzly Bear thriller film from Obsession producers revealed The producers of the box office hit Obsession have set their sights on a new thriller project. Jeff Sneider reports that Capstone Pictures and Teashop Films are reteaming for … Continue reading ‘End of Life’: ‘Obsession’ Producers to Back New Wilderness Grizzly Bear Thriller!!
It’s a horror trifecta. Paramount’s “Scary Movie” ruled at the box office with $55 million in its opening weekend, extending an unexpected streak for, well, scary movies in the height of summer movie season. The R-rated parody was joined at the top of North American charts by “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” two horror films that captured lightning in a bottle with Gen Z crowds. Buoyed by … Continue reading ‘Scary Movie’ Stabs ‘Masters of the Universe’ with $55 Million Opening at the BO!!
This weekend was one for the box office history books. Movie theaters across the nation were jamming with Gen Z crowds, who showed up en masse for not one but two buzzy horror films. A24’s “Backrooms” collected a jaw-dropping, record-breaking $81 million from 3,442 North American theaters in its opening weekend. That’s as ticket sales for the Focus Features breakout “Obsession” jumped again in its … Continue reading ‘Backrooms’ Scares Up With $81 Million Debut, ‘Obsession’ Sees Another Jump, While ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Sees Massive Drop at the BO!!
An incredible event is unfolding at the box office. A new horror movie grossed more in its second weekend of release domestically than it did in its first. This is virtually unheard of, and not just for horror films but for movies of all kinds. The most recent movie that came close to achieving this feat was Sinners, which dropped by around 5% in its … Continue reading ‘Obsession’: Breakout Horror Hit Sets New Historic Record at the BO!!
For the first time in nearly seven years, “Star Wars” fans finally had a reason to go to the movies. And plenty of ’em showed up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” which collected $82 million in its opening weekend and an estimated $102 million through Monday. Those ticket sales are aligned with expectations, though box office analysts are mixed on the results. On one hand, … Continue reading ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Takes Top Spot But With Lowest Disney Era ‘Star Wars’ Opening at the BO!!
“Michael” has moonwalked back to No. 1 at the domestic box office, earning a strong $26 million in its fourth weekend of release. In a sign of its remarkable staying power, “Michael” towered over several more recent releases, such as “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and “Mortal Kombat II” as well as newcomers like the Focus Features horror film “Obsession,” Amazon MGM’s revenge thriller “Is … Continue reading ‘Michael’ Returns to Top in 4th Weekend, ‘Obsession’ Starts Strong With $16 Million as ‘In The Grey’ Bombs at the BO!!
Synopsis – After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. My Take – As someone who loves cinema in all its forms, I watch a wide range of films, horror included. It has never been my favorite genre, yet … Continue reading Obsession (2026) Review!!
Long before the brutal kills of Friday the 13th and the methodical stalking of Halloween, the horror genre evolved into something much more disturbing, gruesome, and intense with 1974’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Easily one of the most controversial movies ever made, let alone one of the most controversial horror movies ever made, the unrelenting original has inspired nearly a dozen sequels, prequels, reboots, remakes, … Continue reading ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre’: ‘Obsession’ Director to Helm New Installment!!
Synopsis – After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Directed – Curry Barker Starring – Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Trailer Sees a Love Spell Go Horribly Wrong!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Directed – Curry Barker Starring – Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Obsession’: New Teaser Trailer Further Teases Curry Barker’s Unsettling Romance-Themed Focus Horror Flick!! Check It Out!!
Synopsis – After breaking the mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price. Directed – Curry Barker Starring – Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Teaser Trailer Teases Curry Barker’s Unsettling Romance-Themed Focus Horror Flick!! Check It Out!!
Dove Cameron and Avan Jogia are set to star in Obsession, a new thriller series from Amazon Prime Video. The duo will play a couple whose meet-cute ends in murder. Deadline reports that the series is being produced by horror impresario James Wan‘s Atomic Monster. The new series is an adaptation of 56 Days, the bestselling pandemic-set thriller by Irish novelist Catherine Ryan Howard. It … Continue reading ‘Obsession’: Dove Cameron, Avan Jogia to Star in New Series Adaptation!!
What do you get when you mix Thorin Oakenshield with 50 Shades of Grey and Fatal Attraction? While no one really asked, Netflix thankfully did and just like that, their upcoming erotic thriller, Obsession was born. Starring The Hobbit Trilogy and The Lodge actor Richard Armitage and Happy Valley and Peaky Blinders star Charlie Murphy, a trailer released today reveals the streamer’s series take on … Continue reading ‘Obsession’ Trailer Teases Netflix’s Erotic Thriller Series Starring Richard Armitage, Charlie Murphy!! Check It Out!!
