Obsession hits $200 million U.S. box office, joining rare original‑film club

Focus Features' horror film “Obsession” crossed the $200 million mark at the domestic U.S. and Canada box office during its sixth weekend, a milestone rarely achieved by original movies. The film opened with a modest $17.1 million, but strong reviews from its TIFF premiere and an A‑minus CinemaScore sparked word‑of‑mouth momentum, keeping weekly grosses steady or higher than the opening.

Now the fifth‑highest‑grossing domestic release of the year, “Obsession” has also topped $300 million worldwide, placing it ahead of several major studio titles and joining an exclusive list of horror films that have earned over $200 million in North America.