Obsession becomes one of the most profitable movies of all time: Top 10

Curry Barker’s Obsession has now grossed over $400 million worldwide, making it one of the most profitable movies of all time.

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One of the biggest movies of summer 2026 , Obsession tells the story of Bear, who uses a magical wish to make his childhood friend Nikky fall in love with him, with disastrous consequences.

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Directed by 26-year-old Curry Barker, the indie horror has become a smash hit, not only getting rave reviews from both critics and audiences, but vastly exceeding its $750,000 budget .

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As of July 5, 2026, it has grossed over $403,090,000 at the worldwide box office, which is over 500x its budget.

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Of course, it hasn’t brought in the most money overall (it’s nowhere near the likes of Avatar, Avengers: Endgame, and Titanic), but its incredible return on investment (ROI) makes it one of the most profitable movies of all time.

Note: With disputed budgets and grosses, inflation, and re-releases, this top 10 list is more of an estimate than a confirmed list. For example, Deep Throat (1972) is a notable omission since its estimated take varies so wildly.

Still, no matter how you cut it, Obsession is one of the most profitable movies of all time after crossing the $400m threshold. It has also beaten The Devil Wears Prada 2 , Backrooms , and Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at the summer box office.

You can also check out how to watch the movie at home , why Barker turned down a $2 million offer , and where it places on our ranking of the best movies of 2026 .