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Obsession Hits Premium Digital After Record Theatrical Run

The low‑budget horror’s PVOD debut reinforces its commercial power and is prompting studio rethinking about release windows and young filmmakers’ value

Overview

  • The film began its premium digital run June 30–July 1 and is available to rent or buy on major services including Prime Video and Apple TV, where it quickly rose to the top of VOD charts.
  • Obsession has grossed roughly $370–376 million worldwide on a reported production budget near $750,000, making it Focus Features’ highest‑earning release and one of the most profitable modern films by return on budget.
  • Curry Barker, a 20‑year‑old director who built an audience on YouTube, wrote and directed the movie and is now receiving multiple studio offers and follow‑up projects after festival pickup and Focus’s acquisition.
  • Critics and audiences have strongly embraced the film, which holds high scores on review aggregators and an A‑ CinemaScore, while Inde Navarrette’s performance has been singled out for particular praise.
  • The PVOD release is priced at premium levels (reports cite about $19.99 to rent and $24.99 to buy), includes bonus or unrated material, a July 14 physical release is planned, and a later streaming window on Peacock has been announced but not dated.