Obsession
News, coverage and analysis tracking Obsession across the outlets.
Obsession star is down to star in a Marvel movie after meeting with Thunderbolts and MCU X-Men directorFollowing the success of the horror film Obsession, star Inde Navarrette has expressed interest in starring in a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. She has met with Jake Schreier, director of the upcoming Thunderbolts movie and the MCU's X-Men film, and stated she would be open to a role. Navarrette aims to prove her acting capabilities extend beyond her breakout role in Obsession.
Obsession star teases Curry Barker's next "buddy comedy" turned horror movie: "It's like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary"Director Curry Barker is set to release his next film, 'Anything but Ghosts,' a horror-comedy about fake paranormal hunters that turns genuinely scary. The film, starring Cooper Tomlinson and Barker himself, is in the same universe as Barker's breakout hit 'Obsession,' which has grossed over $370 million worldwide. Barker also has a new take on 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' in development with Universal.
Obsession has officially passed Sinners to become the highest-grossing original live-action film of the decade so farThe horror film Obsession has become the highest-grossing original live-action film of the decade, earning approximately $371 million worldwide against a $750,000 budget. It surpassed Sinners, which grossed $370.3 million globally. Director Curry Barker is considering a sequel for Obsession but wants to wait several years.
Curry Barker says he has a "such a cool idea" for Obsession 2, but thinks people would be just as excited for…Director Curry Barker has a "cool idea" for a sequel to his horror hit Obsession but prefers to wait several years before making it. He is also considering an anthology series based on the film's world and has upcoming projects including a Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie for A24 and a film titled Anything But Ghosts.
Film fans list the movies that didn't deserve to flop at the box office, including the new Masters of the Universe…Film fans are discussing movies that underperformed at the box office despite critical acclaim. Titles like Masters of the Universe, Thunderbolts, Transformers One, Furiosa, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves are highlighted as examples of films that didn't deserve their commercial failure.- Unexpected horror hit Obsession makes it into top 10 highest grossing movies of 2026, and made more on its 25th day in…The horror film Obsession has achieved significant box office success, ranking ninth among the highest-grossing movies of 2026 with $234.5 million globally. It also outperformed Avengers: Endgame, The Force Awakens, and Spider-Man: No Way Home in domestic earnings on its 25th day in theaters. Director Curry Barker expressed interest in a potential sequel or an anthology series based on the film's premise.
Horror is dominating the box office as Obsession and Backrooms outperform new Star Wars movie The Mandalorian and Grogu…Original horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' are outperforming the new Star Wars movie 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' at the box office. 'Backrooms' set a new opening weekend record for A24, while 'Obsession' continues its strong run. Both horror movies had significantly smaller budgets than the Star Wars film, making their success particularly notable.
After an even better second weekend in theaters, new horror movie Obsession has made its production budget back almost…The new horror film Obsession has achieved significant financial success, earning over $74 million worldwide against a production budget of under $1 million. This makes it one of the year's most profitable releases and the cheapest movie to top the box office in 17 years. Director Curry Barker is also planning a sequel and an anthology series based on the film's premise.- YouTuber Curry Barker opens up on the pressures of making his first feature film Obsession: "Before, if something…Director Curry Barker discusses the pressures of making his first feature film, the critically acclaimed horror movie Obsession. Barker, who gained fame on YouTube for his horror-comedy shorts, reflects on the increased stakes and expectations for his subsequent projects, including a new Texas Chain Saw Massacre film.
Curry Barker says Obsession 2 is possible, but he'd rather make an anthology series and "invite other filmmakers to give their spin" on wishes gone badFilmmaker Curry Barker is open to the possibility of an 'Obsession 2' but is more excited about creating an anthology series based on the film's mythology. He envisions each episode featuring a different wish gone wrong, potentially inviting other directors to contribute their unique perspectives. Actors Michael Johnston and Inde Navarrette, who star in the upcoming horror film 'Obsession,' have expressed interest in working with Barker again in future projects.
"My journey doesn't feel that different from David Fincher or Steven Spielberg's": The new class of horror filmmakers is here, and they're all graduates of YouTubeA new wave of horror filmmakers is emerging from YouTube, leveraging their established fanbases and content creation skills to break into the film industry. Directors like Curry Barker and Kane Parsons, along with Markiplier's adaptation of Iron Lung, demonstrate a successful transition from online platforms to cinematic releases, often with a focus on fast-paced, engaging narratives.
"My job is to trick you": Obsession's Curry Barker on finding his own way to frighten horror fans and leaning into the "modern jumpscare"Director Curry Barker discusses his approach to horror in the upcoming film Obsession, aiming to create a "modern jumpscare" that relies on unsettling moments rather than traditional scares. He contrasts this with predictable jumpscares, stating his goal is to surprise and trick the audience, drawing parallels to comedic timing.
Director of A24's Texas Chainsaw Massacre says the franchise "went the complete opposite direction than it should have gone", as he teases his "brutal", emotional rebootDirector Curry Barker has revealed his plans for A24's upcoming Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot, aiming for a brutal and emotional take that honors the original 1974 film. Barker expressed a desire to explore the darker aspects of the family dynamic, promising a fresh yet familiar approach to the franchise. His upcoming horror film, Obsession, is set to release on May 15.
You'll wish you'd been ghosted after watching the new trailer for upcoming horror movie ObsessionThe new trailer for the upcoming horror movie Obsession has been released by Universal Pictures. Directed by Curry Barker, the film centers on a man who uses a mysterious item to make his crush love him more, only for it to turn into a terrifying nightmare. Obsession is set to release in US cinemas on May 15, 2026.