Box Office: ‘Obsession’ Surpasses $400 Million Globally

Key Points:

• "Obsession," an indie horror film directed by YouTuber Curry Barker, has surpassed $400 million in global box office sales, grossing $403 million after two months in theaters.
• Produced on a $750,000 budget and acquired for $14 million at the Toronto Film Festival, the film has become highly profitable, earning $245 million domestically and $157 million internationally.
• The film defied typical box office trends by increasing ticket sales over four consecutive weekends, driven by positive word-of-mouth and strong support from Gen Z audiences.
• "Obsession" and similar horror hits like A24's "Backrooms" demonstrate a renewed interest among younger audiences in theatrical movie experiences, challenging assumptions about post-pandemic moviegoing habits.
• Producer Jason Blum highlighted this shift, noting a growing demand for unconventional horror films among a new generation of moviegoers, representing a promising growth area for theaters.