Obsession(2026)

R
Rated R for strong bloody violence, grisly images, sexual content, pervasive language, and brief graphic nudity.
1h 48m

Release Date: May 15, 2026 | Wide

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.

Releases

Original Release | May 15, 2026

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Box Office Results

Updated as of Jun 12, 2026 11:17 AM ET

Results

Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$17,196,855
Total US & Canada:
$165,439,095
Total International
$73,281,000
Total Worldwide:
$238,720,095

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Director & Top Cast

Curry Barker
Director

Michael Johnston
Bear

Inde Navarrette
Nikki

Cooper Tomlinson
Ian

Megan Lawless
Sarah

Andy Richter
Carter

Haley Fitzgerald

Viola

Darin Toonder

Harry

Anthony Pavone

Reggie

Justice

Joe

Anthony Casabianca

Chris

Chloe Breen

Ruthie

Malcolm Kelner

Bartender

Charles Santa Cruz

Background

Alex Maystrik

Background

Mariana Silva

Background

Kyle Blumenthal

Background

Jorge Luquin

Background

Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1,Dolby Atmos,Dolby Digital

Aspect Ratio: 1.50 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United States

Language: English

Summaries

Plot Summary

Bear is a quiet, emotionally guarded young man who works at a second-hand instrument store and spends much of his time longing for Nikki, a co-worker he has never found the courage to approach romantically. Encouraged by his best friend Ian to finally make a move, Bear tries to convince himself that he still has time to say what he feels. But after returning home one day to a devastating personal loss, his loneliness and grief leave him more vulnerable than ever.When Nikki invites him out for a trivia night with their friends, Bear sees a chance to be closer to her. On the way, he stops at a small new age gift shop in hopes of replacing a sentimental item she recently lost. Instead, he is drawn to a strange novelty called a One Wish Willow, a small charm that claims to grant a single wish when snapped in two. What begins as a harmless joke becomes something far more serious after an awkward encounter with Nikki leaves Bear embarrassed, desperate, and afraid that he has missed his chance.In a moment of weakness, Bear makes a wish for Nikki to love him more than anyone else. At first, the wish appears to give him exactly what he wants. Nikki suddenly becomes affectionate, attentive, and eager to be with him, turning Bear's long-held fantasy into a reality almost overnight. But as their new relationship develops, her devotion begins to feel less like love and more like obsession. Her behavior grows increasingly intense, erratic, and unsettling, while Bear struggles to understand whether Nikki is simply in crisis or whether something far darker has taken hold.As friends begin to notice the disturbing changes in Nikki, Bear is forced to confront the consequences of trying to control another person's heart. What seemed like a shortcut to love becomes a dangerous and unpredictable nightmare, pushing him into a world of guilt, fear, and escalating horror. With the line between affection and possession rapidly collapsing, Bear must face the terrifying possibility that the wish he made cannot be undone.

Storyline

After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic finds himself getting exactly what he asked for but soon discovers that some desires come at a dark, sinister price.