Obsession Is Coming to Netflix on November 17, and Its $750K Budget Made $407 Million

Be careful what you wish for. Obsession, the horror film that turned a tiny budget into a global phenomenon, is heading to Netflix US this November, and its story is almost as wild as the movie itself.

Obsession : Release Date and Where to Watch

Netflix has confirmed that Obsession arrives in the US on November 17, 2026. The film already streamed on Peacock from July 17. Under the Pay-1 window deals, films from Focus Features and Universal head to Peacock first, then move to Netflix. It will stay on Netflix for ten months before going back to Peacock.

This date applies to Netflix US only. Other regions follow separate licensing deals.

Obsession : Overview

What Is It About?

Bear (Michael Johnston) is a lonely, selfish music store employee desperate to win over his crush, Nikki (Inde Navarrette). He breaks a mysterious novelty toy called the “One Wish Willow” and gets exactly what he wished for. But his desires come with a dark and sinister price.

The cast also includes Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter. The story was partly inspired by a classic Treehouse of Horror episode of The Simpsons.

How a Small Film Became a Giant?

Writer, director, and editor Curry Barker first built an audience on YouTube with his comedy partner Cooper Tomlinson, then turned to viral horror. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025, Obsession became Focus Features’ biggest film to date. Barker is already attached to direct an A24 reboot of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

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