Independent horror film Obsession has quickly become one of the biggest breakout stories of 2026 after delivering a rare second-weekend box office increase and generating massive online buzz. The supernatural thriller, directed by 26-year-old filmmaker Curry Barker, was reportedly produced for under $1 million (approximately £745,000) but has already earned tens of millions worldwide.
The film first opened to strong numbers earlier this month, but industry analysts were especially surprised when ticket sales climbed instead of falling during its second weekend in cinemas. The movie experienced a jump of roughly 30% to 39%, an extremely uncommon achievement for a horror release, particularly one already playing in wide release, per People.
