'Obsession' Had a Box Office Rise Matched Only by 'Sound of Freedom'

Key Points:

• Curry Barker’s horror film “Obsession” achieved a rare box office milestone by increasing its earnings by 39% in its second weekend, making $23.9 million compared to $17.1 million in its opening weekend.
• Producer Jason Blum highlighted that “Obsession” is the only wide-release horror movie on record to see such a significant week-over-week increase, a feat uncommon in the genre.
• Comparable films with second-weekend box office increases around 35-40% include “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle,” “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” and “Sound of Freedom,” though “Obsession” stands out due to its smaller screen increase and genre.
• “Obsession” has grossed $68.3 million worldwide so far and is on pace to be one of Blumhouse’s highest-grossing films, potentially surpassing the original “Paranormal Activity” if it crosses $107 million domestically.
• While “Obsession” shows unprecedented momentum, it remains to be seen if Curry Barker will reach the critical acclaim and impact of filmmakers like Jordan Peele, whose debut film saw a 15% second-weekend drop.