Film ‘Obsession – Du sollst mich lieben’ records 39% box‑office surge in U.S. second weekend

Curry Barker’s horror‑thriller Obsession – Du sollst mich lieben opened in U.S. cinemas on 15 May 2026, earning $17.1 million its first weekend. The film posted a rare 39 percent increase the following weekend, pulling in $23.9 million and boosting its domestic total to $62.36 million. With an estimated production budget of $0.75‑1 million, the movie’s worldwide gross reached $84.65 million, yielding a return of roughly 80‑times its cost. The German release was scheduled for 25 June 2026 after a shift from the original date.

The film’s unexpected financial performance has been highlighted as a notable surprise in the horror genre, drawing attention to its rapid earnings growth and high profitability relative to its modest budget.