‘Obsession’ Streaming Release Date Confirmed for Fans to Mark Their Calendars

Horror enthusiasts can finally mark their calendars. ‘Obsession,’ the feature directorial debut of Curry Barker, tells the story of Bear, a reserved music store employee who longs for his coworker and longtime crush, Nikki, to reciprocate his feelings. However, his wish comes with a dark and sinister twist.

The film features a talented cast, including Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter. Peacock has officially announced the streaming date for the movie.

This indie horror sensation will start streaming on Peacock this Friday, July 17, offering viewers another opportunity to experience what has become one of the most discussed films of 2026.

‘Obsession’ has enjoyed a 63-day theatrical window before its streaming release, with Focus Features acquiring North American and select foreign rights for over 15 million dollars at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film premiered at TIFF in September 2025 and hit theaters this past May, with its digital release delayed due to its impressive box office performance.

The film’s financial success is remarkable, especially considering its modest budget of around 750,000 dollars. Originally financed by Capstone, it opened to 17.1 million dollars domestically in mid-May and achieved an extraordinary 14.6 times multiple, bringing its current domestic total to approximately 249.5 million dollars, alongside a rare A minus CinemaScore for a horror film. Globally, ‘Obsession’ has grossed around 370 million dollars, making it the highest-grossing release in Focus Features history.

Critics have echoed the enthusiasm of audiences, with the film holding a Fresh score of 94 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 292 reviews. Industry experts have drawn comparisons between its cultural impact and that of Jordan Peele’s ‘Get Out,’ suggesting it could be a strong contender during awards season.

Before its streaming debut, ‘Obsession’ was released on digital platforms on June 30, with physical formats like 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD set to arrive on July 14 through Universal Pictures Home Entertainment. The film topped the Apple TV Store chart following its digital release, outperforming other major titles from 2026, such as ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ and ‘Michael.’

Barker’s career is gaining momentum following the film’s success. He is currently working on his next feature, ‘Anything but Ghosts,’ starring Aaron Paul and Bryce Dallas Howard, and is also set to direct A24’s upcoming reboot of ‘The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.’ Barker has even hinted at the possibility of an ‘Obsession’ sequel, although he believes it won’t materialize for a couple of years.

With its theatrical run still thriving and a streaming debut just around the corner, ‘Obsession’ is positioned to further solidify its status as 2026’s defining horror breakout, giving Peacock subscribers a reason to clear their schedules this Friday night.

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