Obsession collected $5.8M on Tuesday (Day 19), taking its US domestic total to $116.8M.

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The micro-budget horror is sustaining impressive numbers well into its third week.
Day 19 Snapshot (Tuesday)
Day 19 Add$5.8M
US Domestic Total$116.8M
Worldwide Gross$161.5M
Budget$1.0M
Budget Ratio116.77x

Performance Analysis

Obsession added $5.8M on Day 19, registering a modest 9.5% increase from Monday. With a mere $1 million budget, the film has now exploded to an extraordinary 116.77x ratio, placing it deep in blockbuster territory. Curry Barker’s tense direction and Michael Johnston’s breakout lead performance have turned this low-cost thriller into one of the most profitable releases of the year.

Strong word-of-mouth and viral social media clips continue to drive footfalls even on weekdays. The Tuesday number of $5.8M highlights the film’s exceptional staying power for a horror title.

In summary, Obsession is maintaining a steady run.

Reality check: At 116.77x budget ratio after 19 days with a steady run, Obsession stands as one of the highest return-on-investment films in recent Hollywood history.