When Does Obsession Come Out on Peacock?
The smash-hit horror film premieres on Peacock sooner than fans think! Here's what to know.
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Key Takeaways
- Obsession, a horror film made on a budget of under $1 million, has become a major box office success with more than $427 million earned worldwide since its May 2026 release.
- The film will begin streaming on Peacock on July 17, 2026, bringing one of the year’s biggest horror hits to home audiences.
- Directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, Obsession follows a man whose wish for his crush’s affection turns deadly, and the movie’s breakout success has drawn praise from major Hollywood filmmakers.
It's official: Audiences can't get enough of Obsession, the horror film that has surpassed all expectations thus far at the box office.
Since its first international release in May 2026, Obsession has earned a jaw-dropping $427 million (and counting) worldwide, with the United States contributing over $250 million of that take. That number is even more impressive when taking the film's budget of less than $1 million into consideration. In other words, Obsession is a bona fide box office smash hit.
Obsession tells the story of a hopeless romantic wishing to win over his crush — and the terrifying chain of events that takes place after he breaks the mysterious "One Wish Willow."
The movie is one of the most unexpected hits of the year, but is it streaming anywhere? Horror fans, rejoice: We've got very good news!
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When is Obsession coming to Peacock?
Horror junkies don't have to wait long for one of the year's biggest hits to come to streaming. Obsession arrives on Peacock Friday, July 17, 2026.
That's right; in just a few days, the answer to "Is Obsession on Peacock?" will be a resounding yes.
The movie, directed by Curry Barker in his studio feature debut, stars music store employee Bear (Michael Johnston), a man with a hopeless crush on his co-worker Nikki (Inde Navarrette). After making a wish for Nikki to reciprocate his feelings, Nikki suddenly becomes dangerously obsessive — with fatal consequences for everyone involved in their newfound relationship. It's a terrifying, modern take on the old adage of "be careful what you wish for."
As Obsession's Peacock release date approaches, it's time to prepare yourself for one of the movie events of the year — by experiencing it in the comfort (or discomfort, in this case) of your home.
In the meantime, fans can watch the Obsession trailer here.
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Obsession director Curry Barker on the film's success
Obsession's 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, has been handling his newfound fame as best as he can — he's not only blown away by the audience's reception, but from the Hollywood A-listers who have reached out in the last few weeks following the film's box office success.
"Nathan Fielder reached out. Tim Robinson, who I freaking love. Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson publicly said things," Barker explained in a July interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "I was becoming numb because it was so unbelievable, my brain couldn't really process it."
