'Obsession' Sets Mid-July Streaming Date On Peacock
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β’Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:34:16 +0000
π° What Happened
The surprise hit horror romance film Obsession is coming to Peacock on July 17. The movie has grossed over $400 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year. It opened at $17.1 million in the US and has held on strong with an A- rating from audiences. The film was made for just $750,000 by YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker. Focus Features bought it for $15 million at the Toronto Film Festival.
π The Backstory
Obsession tells the story of Bear, a man who wishes the love of his life would love him back, with chaotic results. The film was made on a tiny budget and became a massive success through word of mouth. Curry Barker, the filmmaker, started on YouTube and has now become a major Hollywood name. He already has his next film, Anything But Ghosts, set up with Focus Features and Blumhouse. He's also working on a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre with A24.
π― Why It Matters
This is a modern fairy tale for filmmakers: a tiny indie movie made for under a million dollars can become a global hit. It proves that good stories still matter more than big budgets.
The surprise hit horror romance film Obsession is coming to Peacock on July 17. The movie has grossed over $400 million worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of the year. It opened at $17.1 million in the US and has held on strong with an A- rating from audiences. The film was made for just $750,000 by YouTube filmmaker Curry Barker. Focus Features bought it for $15 million at the Toronto Film Festival.
Obsession tells the story of Bear, a man who wishes the love of his life would love him back, with chaotic results. The film was made on a tiny budget and became a massive success through word of mouth. Curry Barker, the filmmaker, started on YouTube and has now become a major Hollywood name. He already has his next film, Anything But Ghosts, set up with Focus Features and Blumhouse. He's also working on a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre with A24.
This is a modern fairy tale for filmmakers: a tiny indie movie made for under a million dollars can become a global hit. It proves that good stories still matter more than big budgets.