How an indie horror film became a box-office ‘Obsession’
Curry Barker's indie horror film 'Obsession' has achieved remarkable box office success, earning 30% more in its second weekend than its opening. The film, made on a $750,000 budget, is projected to gross over $79 million globally. This success highlights a growing trend of YouTubers transitioning into successful filmmakers in Hollywood.
- ▪Curry Barker's film 'Obsession' was made in just 20 days on a budget of $750,000.
- ▪The movie is expected to earn over $79 million at the global box office, with $58.5 million from North America.
- ▪'Obsession' is the only wide-release horror film to grow in its second weekend at this scale, according to Jason Blum.
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Pop Culture NewsHow an indie horror film became a box-office ‘Obsession’YouTuber Curry Barker’s film pulled off a rare box office feat, earning 30% more in its second weekend in theaters than in its opening.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Inde Navarrette stars as Nikki and Michael Johnston as Bear in "Obsession."Focus FeaturesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 25, 2026, 6:51 PM EDTBy Saba Hamedy and Greg RosensteinCurry Barker, a 26-year-old YouTuber-turned-filmmaker, made his horror film “Obsession” in just 20 days on a mere $750,000 budget.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Now, after its second weekend in theaters, the Focus Features-distributed movie is on track to earn more than 100 times that amount,…
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