How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies
The horror film 'Obsession' has achieved remarkable box office success, earning $22 million in its second weekend and a projected $28.2 million over the Memorial Day holiday. This marks a 30% increase from its debut weekend, which is unusual for a horror film that typically sees a drop in ticket sales after opening. The film has received positive reviews from both audiences and critics, contributing to its strong performance.
- ▪'Obsession' earned $22 million in its second weekend from 2,655 North American theaters.
- ▪The film's ticket sales increased by 30% from its debut weekend, which is virtually unprecedented for a horror movie.
- ▪It has received an 'A-' grade on CinemaScore and a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Home Film Box Office May 24, 2026 2:00pm PT How ‘Obsession’ Became an Unprecedented Box Office Horror Hit — and One of the Year’s Most Profitable Movies By Rebecca Rubin Plus Icon Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter rebeccaarubin Latest Box Office: ‘Michael’ Nears $800 Million, ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hits $600 Million Globally 4 hours ago Box Office: ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ Lifts Off With $102 Million Over Memorial Day Holiday, ‘Obsession’ Scores $28 Million in Huge Second Weekend 6 hours ago Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz’s Action Thriller ‘Day Drinker’ Sets 2027 Release Date 3 days ago See All ©Focus Features/Courtesy Everett Collection “Obsession” is, well, the obsession of the box office.
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