Indie Horror Hit Obsession Continues Box Office Reign Despite Spielberg Competition
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film Disclosure Day put up a strong $44 million opening weekend, but low-budget indie horror sensation Obsession continues its remarkable box office run with minimal drop-off.
The summer box office is delivering some massive surprises, and the biggest one belongs to an indie horror film that refuses to slow down. According to a report by Deadline and covered by Polygon, Steven Spielberg made a strong return to science fiction with Disclosure Day pulling in a solid $44 million domestically during its opening weekend. That performance exceeds early expectations for the new Amblin Entertainment IP and marks a top-tier debut within the legendary director's filmography.
Even with a Spielberg blockbuster in theaters, the real story of the weekend is the unstoppable momentum of Obsession. The horror feature is projected to bring in another $19 million in its third weekend, representing a remarkably tiny 25 percent drop from prior earnings. Made on a micro-budget of just $1 million using practical effects, makeup, and local resourcefulness by writer and director Curry Barker, the film continues to draw massive audiences week after week.
For a modern audience that regularly splits attention between streaming marathons, creator content, and weekend theater trips, word-of-mouth hits like Obsession prove that creative storytelling still resonates loudly. The film is currently outpacing major genre competitors in its fifth week of release, showing just how powerful community-driven hype can be when a project connects deeply with viewers. Both films are expected to hold strong theatrical legs in the coming weeks, giving moviegoers plenty of reasons to head out.
Original reporting by Tomas Franzese can be found on Polygon
Tags: Movies, Box Office, Horror, Streaming, Culture
Original article: Polygon