Obsession became the highest-grossing original horror film of the 21st century
Key Points
- Obsession became the highest-grossing original horror film of the 21st century, with a worldwide gross of 426.7 million dollars.
- Shot on a budget of just 750 thousand dollars, the film achieved the highest box office gross of all time among budgets under a million.
- The production ranks tenth in the list of the highest-earning horror films of all time.
- The film stars Josh Brolin, Julia Garner, and Alden Ehrenreich.
By the Numbers
The film "Obsession" broke a new record by reaching the highest worldwide box office gross among original horror films released in the 21st century. According to Box Office Mojo data, the production earned 426.7 million dollars globally. With this success, the film rose to tenth place in the list of the highest-grossing horror films of all time, which also includes legendary productions such as "The Exorcist".
Starting its journey as a low-budget production, the film expanded its theatrical release due to intense audience interest and the spread of positive reviews. Surpassing the 400 million dollar mark in the summer season alongside the "Backrooms" film, it entered the list of the highest-earning productions of the year. Both films managed to leave behind high-budget productions.
Directed by Zach Cregger and starring Josh Brolin and Julia Garner, the film also earned the title of the highest-grossing production in cinema history with a budget under a million, made for 750 thousand dollars. The film's digital release process on the Peacock platform in the US will begin on 17 July, and in Latin America via Universal+ on 24 July 2026.
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- What is the total worldwide box office gross of the Obsession film?
- Obsession has achieved a worldwide box office gross of 426.7 million dollars to date.
- What budget was Obsession shot on, and did it set a record in this area?
- The film was shot on a budget of 750 thousand dollars and set a record as the highest-grossing production with a budget under one million in cinema history.
- When will the film complete its theatrical release and move to digital platforms?
- While the release date for the film's Peacock platform in the US was announced as 17 July, it was reported that it will arrive on the Universal+ platform in Latin America on 24 July 2026.
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