'Obsession' becomes Focus Features’ highest-grossing film with $224.7m worldwide

The horror-romance has exceeded industry expectations following its modest reported production budget of $750,000

Focus Features’ horror-romance Obsession has become the studio’s highest-grossing film of all time, surpassing Downton Abbey (2019) after reaching $224.7 million at the worldwide box office, according to Deadline.

Directed by filmmaker and YouTube creator Curry Barker in his feature directorial debut, the film has exceeded industry expectations following its modest reported production budget of $750,000.

The movie was acquired by Focus Features for more than $15 million after screening in the Midnight section of the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film’s worldwide earnings now stand at $224.7 million, including $152.1 million from North America and $72.6 million from international markets. The latest milestone sees Obsession overtake Downton Abbey, which previously held the studio record with a worldwide gross of $194.6 million.

Obsession had reportedly already become Focus Features’ highest-grossing domestic release on May 31 before extending its lead with another strong weekend at cinemas.

During its fourth weekend, the film generated $25.6 million in North America, setting a new benchmark for a horror title’s fourth weekend performance. The figure moved ahead of The Blair Witch Project, which earned $24.3 million in its fourth weekend in 1999.

Internationally, the film added $17.7 million during its fourth overseas frame. The strongest overseas markets include the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it has earned $13.8 million, while India has contributed $4.4 million, making it one of the country’s strongest-performing Hollywood horror releases.

Strong word-of-mouth and broad audience appeal have helped turn Obsession into one of 2026’s most notable box office success stories.