Observed Signal · Jul 7, 2026 · Content Release · Source: Cord Cutters News · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Obsession Available to Rent or Buy on Prime Video
The indie horror film Obsession, written and directed by Curry Barker and executive produced by Jason Blum, is now available to stream at home on Prime Video. Since its mid-May theatrical premiere the film has grossed over $400 million globally. Obsession had an extended theatrical window of 45 days (vs. Focus Features’ usual 17 days). The film can be purchased for $24.99 or rented for $19.99; rentals must be started within 30 days and watched within 48 hours once playback begins.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- Obsession earned over $400 million in global box office revenue since its mid-May theatrical premiere, according to Variety.
- The film had a 45-day theatrical window, longer than Focus Features’ normal 17-day run.
- Obsession was written and directed by Curry Barker and executive produced by Jason Blum.
- Obsession is now available on Prime Video to buy for $24.99 or rent for $19.99.
- Rental terms: 30 days to start watching and 48 hours to finish once playback has begun.
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YouTubers Direct Top Two Weekend Films
Two weekend box-office leaders were feature films directed by creators who built followings on YouTube. A24’s Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons, is estimated to earn $81 million domestically this weekend — the biggest opening in A24 history. Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, is estimated at $26.4 million and has unusually grown in its second and third weekends, the first film since 1982 to do so. The story follows earlier success for Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), whose Iron Lung grossed nearly $41 million. Industry observers point to creator longevity and loyal audiences as factors enabling YouTubers to transition into mainstream filmmaking.
Weekend’s Top Two Films Directed by YouTubers
Two of the weekend’s highest-grossing films were directed by filmmakers who built audiences on YouTube. Backrooms, directed by Kane Parsons and based on his found-footage videos, took the No. 1 spot with $38 million on Friday and was projected to finish the domestic weekend between $80 million and $90 million — A24’s biggest opening to date. Obsession, directed by Curry Barker, earned $8 million on Friday with an estimated $28.5 million weekend and unusually grew in both its second and third weekends. The trend follows earlier success from Iron Lung, directed by Mark Fischbach (Markiplier), which grossed nearly $41 million domestically. Rutgers Cinema general manager Mark DelVecchio attributed the success to creators’ longevity and loyal audiences cultivated on platforms like YouTube.
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