# Obsession 2 Sequel Status: Director Curry Barker Has a “Cool Idea” But Isn’t Rushing — Here’s What We Know

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Published: 2026-06-16  
Updated: 2026-06-16  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The $300 million horror phenomenon might get a follow-up — but don’t expect it anytime soon. Curry Barker has bigger plans first.

## Obsession 2: Breakdown

| Detail | Information |
| --- | --- |
| Director/Writer | Curry Barker (feature debut) |
| Released | May 15, 2026 (US) |
| Budget | $750K – $1M |
| Box Office | ~$300M worldwide (and counting) |
| Status | Highest-grossing horror film of 2026 |
| Distributor | Focus Features (US) / Universal (Intl) |

## Does Curry Barker Want to Make *Obsession 2*?

Yes — but not right now.

Curry Barker told The Hollywood Reporter that he has “such a cool idea” for a sequel but isn’t planning on making it right away. *“I don’t want to go straight into Obsession 2,”* Barker said. *“I have such a cool idea for it that I won’t say. I’m not saying it has to be five, six years from now. But I think people would be just as excited for it if it came a little down the road.”* [GamesRadar+](https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/horror-movies/curry-barker-says-he-has-a-such-a-cool-idea-for-obsession-2-but-thinks-people-would-be-just-as-excited-for-it-if-it-came-a-little-down-the-road/)

The director is honest about the whirlwind he’s in. As one of the biggest pop-culture headlines of 2026 and suddenly one of the most in-demand talents in Hollywood, Barker admitted he’s still figuring out what to work on next and adjusting to his newfound status as a power player.

![Obsession 2](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/obs666-8-1024x576.webp)

## What Are His Next Projects?

Before you see *Obsession 2*, expect to see two other Barker films first.

His next project is the paranormal comedy **“Anything But Ghosts,”** which has already wrapped filming and is currently in post-production. After that, Barker has been handed the keys to the **Texas Chainsaw Massacre** franchise, and he aims to recapture the “rawness” of Tobe Hooper’s original classic.

On top of that, an unnamed studio has offered him $10 million to make another film. In other words, Barker is thoroughly booked.

## What About an *Obsession* Anthology Series Instead?

Curry Barker has floated the idea of turning *Obsession* into an **anthology TV series centered on the One Wish Willow**. He’s expressed that an anthology format excites him more than a straight sequel — imagining one-hour episodes where each episode features a different wish that goes completely off the rails, with him directing the pilot and inviting other filmmakers to give their spin at it.

This could be a win-win: it expands the *Obsession* universe without requiring Barker to commit to a full theatrical sequel immediately.

## The Plot of the Original

*Obsession* follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a music store employee who buys a supernatural toy that grants him his wish for his friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette) to fall in love with him — resulting in horrifying consequences. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film))

The film was inspired when Barker watched an episode of *The Simpsons* where “Bart gets a monkey paw and causes a bunch of chaos,” turning that concept into a twisted psychological horror about the dangers of wish-fulfillment. [aol](https://www.aol.com/entertainment/focus-features-buys-curry-barker-170000463.html)

For more on the director’s breakout success, check out the [Curry Barker Wikipedia page](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curry_Barker).

Explore our [best horror films of 2026](https://www.technosports.co.in) and [upcoming horror sequels guide](https://www.technosports.co.in) on TechnoSports for more streaming picks.

## FAQs

### **Q: Will there definitely be an *Obsession 2*?**

  
While Barker has confirmed he has an idea for a sequel, nothing is officially greenlit yet — he’s prioritizing other projects and said he’s in no rush to make one.

### **Q: When could we realistically expect *Obsession 2* to come out?**

  
If it happens, Barker suggested it could be anywhere from a few years to five or six years down the road — so don’t expect it before 2029 or 2030 at the earliest.