‘Obsession’ Is About To Hit Two Wild Box Office Milestones
The horror film 'Obsession' is on track to achieve significant box office milestones. It has already grossed $17 million in its opening weekend and is expected to increase its earnings in the second weekend. With a budget of only $750,000 to $1 million, it could soon reach $100 million in total earnings, making it one of the most profitable films of the year.
- ▪'Obsession' is projected to increase its second-weekend box office earnings, a rare occurrence in the industry.
- ▪The film is expected to reach $100 million in earnings, achieving a high return on its low budget.
- ▪'Obsession' is receiving significant media attention, with discussions about its lead actress being a potential awards contender.
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InnovationGaming‘Obsession’ Is About To Hit Two Wild Box Office MilestonesByPaul Tassi,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. News and opinion about video games, television, movies and the internet.Follow AuthorMay 23, 2026, 08:41am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ObsessionBlumhouseIt is abundantly clear now that we have one of the biggest cinematic success stories of 2026 in the form of Obsession, the highly scored horror film among both critics and audiences that is about to hit two extremely impressive milestones.The key here is “word of mouth.” Obsession already did well its opening weekend, putting up $17 million domestically, arriving in third…
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