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‘Obsession’ Film’s Success and Impact

Updated 2026-09-11 21:25 UTC 1 source Positive

The film 'Obsession' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2025 and was acquired by distributor Focus Features for $14-$15 million. The movie, about a relationship that spirals out of control, has become a cultural phenomenon.

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‘Obsession’ One Year Later: Inde Navarrette and Curry Barker Dish on Memes, How Nikki Became More ‘Flirty’ and Their Wild Ride at TIFF

“Obsession’s” origin story is the stuff of legend. On Sept. 7, 2025, just two days after its rapturously received premiere in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), distributor Focus Features offered to acquire its rights for $14-$15 million. The film, about

2026-09-11 21:11 UTC