The horror film ‘Obsession,’ a box office success for Focus Features, will begin streaming on Peacock on Friday, July 17, 2026. The movie will be available starting at 3 a.m. Pacific Time, or 6 a.m. Eastern Time.
Directed and written by Curry Barker, ‘Obsession’ follows Bear, a young man working at a music shop who wishes for his childhood best friend, Nikki, to fall in love with him after discovering a supernatural object. The film stars Michael Johnston as Bear and Inde Navarrette as Nikki.
Since its theatrical release, ‘Obsession’ has achieved significant commercial success, earning more than $371 million globally and becoming Focus Features’ highest-grossing film to date. The movie was released for digital purchase and rental two weeks prior to its streaming debut, topping video-on-demand charts.
For those who prefer to own a digital copy, ‘Obsession’ is currently available for purchase and rent on platforms including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Prices vary by platform, with a digital purchase on Amazon Prime costing $24.99 and a rental priced at $19.99. Digital rentals typically provide a 48-hour viewing window after playback begins. The digital release includes bonus features such as a 19-minute behind-the-scenes featurette titled ‘OBSESSION Unleashed’ and an audio commentary with writer/director Curry Barker.
The film was also released on DVD, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray on July 14, 2026. The collector's edition DVD includes the aforementioned bonus content.
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