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Horror film Obsession dominates box office with massive opening weekend
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Horror film Obsession dominates box office with massive opening weekend

ARY News · May 24, 2026, 11:11 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • The newly released horror film Obsession has surprised everyone by performing exceptionally well at the box office, opening strongly last week on May 15 and earning $17.1 million in its first weekend.
  • According to Box Office Explosion, the film is projected to reach around $40 million by the end of this weekend, which is fantastic news for a low-budget production.
  • Made for just $750,000, Obsession is already in third place, trailing only behind big hits like Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2.

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Add ARY News on Google AAResize. The newly released horror film Obsession has surprised everyone by performing exceptionally well at the box office, opening strongly last week on May 15 and earning $17.1 million in its first weekend.

According to Box Office Explosion, the film is projected to reach around $40 million by the end of this weekend, which is fantastic news for a low-budget production.

Made for just $750,000, Obsession is already in third place, trailing only behind big hits like Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2. It is also close to hitting $100 million in total global earnings. Fans and critics alike are loving the release, giving it an impressive 95 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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