Reel to Real: Why the ‘Obsession’ Box Office Is a Huge Deal
The horror film 'Obsession' has seen remarkable success at the box office, grossing $23.9 million in its second weekend. Directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, the film has garnered positive audience reception, including an A- CinemaScore and a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This success highlights a growing interest in horror films among younger audiences, particularly Gen Z.
- ▪'Obsession' grossed $23.9 million in its second weekend, bringing its total to $60.1 million.
- ▪The film was made on a budget of only $1 million, showcasing its profitability.
- ▪75% of the audience for 'Obsession' was between the ages of 18 and 25, indicating strong appeal among Gen Z.
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Home > Creative Content > Movies Reel to Real: Why the ‘Obsession’ Box Office Is a Huge Deal Also in this week’s column: The good and bad of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” opening weekend Adam Chitwood May 27, 2026 @ 6:31 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Inde Navarrette in "Obsession" (Focus Features) A new “Star Wars” movie hit theaters over the holiday (it did fine), but the story of the Memorial Day box office weekend is “Obsession.” The Focus Features horror film from YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker actually rose 39% in its second weekend, grossing $23.9 million to bring its domestic total to $60.1 million in two weeks. And the film only cost $1 million to make.
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