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YouTuber turned feature filmmaker Curry Barker's indie horror movie Obsession has been a surprise hit of the season.
Not only has it surpassed box office expectations, raking in over $400 million globally, but it has also become the highest-grossing Focus Features film ever.
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Leading lady Inde Navarrette's performance as Nikki has been celebrated by audiences and critics alike (including Mashable's own Kristy Puchko ).
Even horror icon Stephen King said he can't stop thinking about the film's blend of horror and humor.
If you missed out on the twisted flick in theaters, it's officially available to watch at home this month.
But you'll have to hold off a little longer for its streaming debut.
Here are all the details you need to know to watch Obsession .
What is Obsession about?
Obsession is a classic case of "be careful what you wish for."
It follows lonely young man Bear (Michael Johnston) who's crushing on obsesssing over his friend Nikki (Navarrette).
He's not very skilled in talking to women, let alone dating, so when he gets his hands on a " One Wish Willow " that promises to make his dream come true, he wishes for Nikki to love him more than anyone else.
As you can imagine, things don't go as planned.
Check out the official trailer below .
How to watch Obsession at home
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As of June 30, Obsession is available to watch at home.
You can buy it or rent it at digital-on-demand retailers for as low as $19.99, or you can wait a little while to stream it on Peacock.
See all the details below.
Buy or rent it on digital
A little over a month after its theatrical release, Obsession made its digital debut on June 30, 2026 .
That means you can buy or rent the movie from on-demand retailers.
If you choose to rent, you'll get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish it once you start.
If you choose to buy it, then it's yours to keep and watch forever.
Here are some quick links to rent or purchase the film:
Apple TV - buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Fandango at Home - buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Google Play - buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
Prime Video - buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99
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Stream it on Peacock
While we don't have an exact streaming release date yet for Obsession , we do know that it will make its debut on Peacock.
The NBC Universal streaming service is the first stop for Focus Features films out of the theater.
Based on other recent Focus Features films ( Song Sung Blue , Hamnet , Bugonia ), we can make an educated guess that Obsession will be streaming in August 2026 on Peacock .
Note that Focus Features' licensing deal gives Netflix a 10-month streaming window after the film's initial Peacock debut, before sending it back to Peacock.
If you have a Netflix subscription, you could wait a little longer and stream Obsession without having to sign up for another service.
While the cheapest Peacock subscription costs just $7.99 per month, it unfortunately won't grant you access to theatrical releases.
Instead, you'll need at least Peacock Premium, which costs $10.99 per month.
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