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‘Obsession’ On Verge Of Hitting Another Global Box Office Milestone
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‘Obsession’ On Verge Of Hitting Another Global Box Office Milestone

Forbes · Jun 18, 2026, 11:25 PM

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  • Hollywood & Entertainment‘Obsession’ On Verge Of Hitting Another Global Box Office Milestone By Tim Lammers,
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  • After Obsession vaulted an unprecedented 39% upward in its second weekend in theaters, its box office dominance continued with a 14% jump in its third weekend in theaters.

Hollywood & Entertainment‘Obsession’ On Verge Of Hitting Another Global Box Office Milestone By Tim Lammers,

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow Author Jun 18, 2026, 07:25pm EDTSummary Filmmaker Curry Barker's indie hit "Obsession," starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is set to cross $300 million worldwide at the box office this week. Produced for just $750,000 and acquired by Focus Features for $15 million, the horror thriller has shown unprecedented box office strength, including a 39% jump in its second weekend. With $297.4 million earned through Wednesday, the film is expected to reach the $300 million milestone by Friday. "Obsession" has already become Focus Features' highest-grossing film and the highest-grossing film festival acquisition ever, surpassing "The Blair Witch Project." The film's remarkable run continues exclusively in theaters.

Inde Navarrette in "Obsession."Focus FeaturesFilmmaker Curry Barker’s indie blockbuster Obsession, starring Inde Navarrette and Michael Johnston, is poised to hit another major milestone at the worldwide box office this week as it approaches $300 million in ticket sales.

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