The acclaimed horror thriller “Obsession”, directed by Curry Barker and starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is imminently released on digital platforms. This news comes at a time of significant success that the work continues to record in cinemas around the world.
The production “Obsessão”, which was scripted and directed by Barker, entered theaters on May 15th. Focus Features secured the rights to the film during the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival, with an investment of US$15 million. The production cost was US$750,000, not including marketing expenses. The film had a remarkable debut performance, grossing $17.1 million from 2,615 theaters in North America, and was surprised to see its box office rise 39% in its second weekend in the US, followed by an additional 14% increase in its third.
Inde Navarrette’s performance gains prominence in thriller that hits streaming
Even with a drop of just 7% in revenue in its fourth weekend, the performance of “Obsession” in theaters remained consistent. There was a reduction of only 25% in the fifth weekend in the United States and 30% in the sixth. The most recent statistics indicate that, as of last Monday, the film had accumulated almost US$217.4 million in ticket sales in the North American market, complemented by US$117 million from other countries, totaling a global collection of US$334 million.
Even though “Obsession” is among the five most sought-after films at the American box office, everything points to its brief arrival on the home video market. Information provided by the When to Stream portal suggests that the launch on digital platforms, in the form of premium video on demand (PVOD), is scheduled for Tuesday, June 30th. However, the website, known for its accuracy in PVOD predictions, warned that Focus Features has not yet officially confirmed the date, and therefore the premiere date may be changed.
‘Obsession’s Stunning Journey Into Cinemas Worldwide Ahead Of Digital Release
Once accessible on PVOD, “Obsession” will be available for digital purchase or rental on services including Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Prime Video and YouTube Movies & TV. Traditionally, new releases in this format are sold for prices ranging between US$19.99 and US$29.99 for purchase, or can be rented for a period of 48 hours, with prices ranging from US$14.99 to US$24.99.
The dark plot of the thriller “Obsession” with love and magic
In the plot of “Obsession”, Michael Johnston plays Bear, a young man who works in a music store and has a platonic love for Nikki (Inde Navarrette), his co-worker. Faced with the difficulty of going beyond friendship, Bear uses a mystical object, the “Willow of Wishes”, so that Nikki develops an unconditional love for him, surpassing any other.
After Bear’s wish comes true, Nikki’s affection for him turns into a dangerously obsessive fixation, leading to tragic and unpredictable outcomes.
Main actors in the cast of the film “Obsession”
The cast of “Obsession” also features names like Megan Lawless, Andy Richter and Cooper Tomlinson, the latter a frequent collaborator of director Curry Barker.
The release of “Obsession” on PVOD represents a significant shift in Focus Features’ streaming approach. Typically, the Universal Pictures division chooses to release its films on premium video-on-demand after just 17 days of being on the big screen. The World of Reel portal revealed that this was the initial intention for “Obsession”, with a streaming date planned for June 2, but the exceptional success of the feature film in theaters caused this plan to be cancelled. The fact that the studio postponed the digital release, despite its short window policy, illustrates the film’s profitability and unexpected impact at the box office, redefining the release strategy in the face of a surprising performance.
The decision to keep “Obsession” exclusively in cinemas proved to be a successful and highly profitable strategy for Focus Features.
The film “Obsession” becomes the biggest success in the history of Focus Features
“Obsession” not only established itself as Focus Features’ biggest box office success in its entire history, surpassing the US$200 million mark on June 8, but also became the film festival acquisition with the highest grossing, surpassing the iconic independent horror “Blair Witch”, from 1999. At the end of the week, the film reached another notable milestone, surpassing US$300 million in worldwide revenue.
According to the information released, the arrival of “Obsessão” on the PVOD service is scheduled for June 30th.