21st Century’s Biggest Original Horror Movie Just Shattered Every Record

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Megan Lawless in Obsession 2026 Image courtesy of Everett Collection

Published Jul 12, 2026, 2:50 PM EDT

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This horror movie is defying all odds.

Curry Barker's Obsession is now the biggest original horror movie of the 21st century. The horror has now grossed over $426 million, surpassing titles such as Jordan Peele's Get Out, The Conjuring, and Sinners. On a budget of just $750,000, this is now the highest-grossing film in cinema history with a budget under $1 million.

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