Obsession (2025 film)

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Obsession is a 2025 American supernatural horror film written, directed, and edited by Curry Barker. The film follows Bear (played by Michael Johnston), a music store employee who buys a supernatural toy that grants him his wish for his childhood friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette) to fall in love with him, resulting in horrifying consequences. Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter also appear in supporting roles. Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 5, 2025, as part of its Midnight Madness block. It had a theatrical release in the United States on May 15, 2026, by Focus Features. The film received positive reviews and has grossed $31 million worldwide.

Infobox

Directed by

Curry Barker

Written by

Curry Barker

Produced by

James Harris Haley Nicole Johnson Christian Mercuri Roman Viaris

Starring

Michael Johnston Inde Navarrette Cooper Tomlinson Megan Lawless Andy Richter

Cinematography

Taylor Clemons

Edited by

Curry Barker

Music by

Rock Burwell

Production companies

Capstone Pictures Tea Shop Productions Blumhouse Productions

Distributed by

Focus Features (United States) Universal Pictures (International)

Release dates

September 5, 2025 (2025-09-05) (TIFF) May 15, 2026 (2026-05-15) (United States)

Running time

109 minutes

Country

United States

Language

English

Budget

$750,000–$1 million

Box office

$31 million

Tables

· Reception › Accolades

Toronto International Film Festival

Award / Festival

Toronto International Film Festival

Date of ceremony

September 14, 2025

References

excludes France (Le Pacte), Australia and New Zealand (Rialto Distribution), and Russia
Obsession
https://www.ifco.ie/en/ifco/pages/F4F81130005EB8DB
Obsession
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-twenty-six-year-old-behind-obsession-a-terrifying-tale-of-a-crush-gone-awry
Obsession
https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/obsession-filmmaker-curry-barker-horror-profile/
Obsession
https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tttt37287335/
The Numbers
https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Obsession-(2026)
HeyUGuys
https://www.heyuguys.com/obsession-trailer-2/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/talk-to-me-milk-serial-youtube-1236041229/
The Moveable Fest
https://moveablefest.com/curry-barker-obsession/
Variety
https://variety.com/2025/film/features/obsession-curry-barker-milk-serial-1236509467/
Variety
https://variety.com/2024/film/news/milk-serial-curry-barker-slasher-youtube-1236116310/
Vital Thrills
https://www.vitalthrills.com/focus-partners-with-blumhouse-on-curry-barkers-obsession/
Focus Features UK [@focusfeaturesuk];
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUek1WkY0K/
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/obsession-ending-inde-navarrette-explained-twist-interview-1236597250/
Obsession
https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/05/08/obsession-movie-one-wish-willow-vivian-gray/89948000007/
Collider
https://collider.com/obsession-curry-barker-pearl-midsommar-possession-explained/
Obsession
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb1s6Sbg6Qk
Obsession
https://ew.com/obsession-director-curry-barker-film-original-ending-dad-told-him-change-it-11975457
The Hollywood Reporter
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/milk-serial-filmmaker-curry-barker-signs-with-uta-exclusive-1236158762/
Deadline Hollywood
https://deadline.com/2026/03/obsession-director-curry-barker-sxsw-1236754119/

Award / Festival	Date of ceremony	Category	Recipient(s)	Result	Ref.
Toronto International Film Festival	September 14, 2025	People's Choice Award, Midnight Madness	Obsession	Runner-up
Sitges Film Festival	October 19, 2025	Best Feature Film		Nominated
South by Southwest	March 19, 2026	Festival Favorite Audience Award		Nominated