‘Obsession,’ the record-breaking horror film that became an amazing theatrical phenomenon, is coming to Netflix. Following its extraordinary box office success and video-on-demand debut, the film directed by YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker will expand its reach through a major streaming partnership.According to What’s on Netflix, the horror title will debut on the streaming platform on November 17, 2026 in the United States, although release dates for other territories may vary. The expected addition to the streaming service is part of a licensing agreement that governs the transition of new releases to theaters across multiple platforms.
Michael Johnston stars as Bear, a lonely college student whose dangerous desire unleashes terrifying consequences in “Obsession.” Image credit (Instagram).
The film’s premise and creative inspiration
‘Obsession’ tells the story of Bear, a lonely college student played by Michael Johnston, who uses a mysterious toy to wish his friend Nikki to fall in love with him. Inspired by a specific episode of the horror segment of an animated series, Bear’s adventure in dark magic has catastrophic and unpredictable consequences that drive the narrative to its twisted conclusion. The film also stars Inde Navarette as Nikki.