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Obsession: Dark Wish Thriller Set for May 2026 Release

12/3/2025

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Curry Barker, the filmmaker behind Obsession, will release the film on May 15, 2026, through Focus Features and Blumhouse.
The story follows Bear, who uses the One Wish Willow to win Nikki, but the wish yields dark consequences.
Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and won the People’s Choice Award.
Rotten Tomatoes lists a 97% rating for Obsession.
The teaser trailer hints at a chaotic, blood-soaked journey.

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Story summary

Curry Barker, the filmmaker behind Obsession, will release the film on May 15, 2026, through Focus Features and Blumhouse.
The story follows Bear, who uses the One Wish Willow to win Nikki, but the wish yields dark consequences.
Obsession premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and won the People’s Choice Award.
Rotten Tomatoes lists a 97% rating for Obsession.
The teaser trailer hints at a chaotic, blood-soaked journey.