Obsession collected $5.1M on Wednesday (Day 20), taking its US domestic total to $121.8M.
The micro-budget horror is sustaining impressive numbers well into its third week.
Day 20 Snapshot (Wednesday)
Day 20 Add$5.1M
US Domestic Total$121.8M
Worldwide Gross$166.6M
Budget$1.0M
Budget Ratio121.84x
Performance Analysis
Obsession added $5.1M on Day 20, registering an 11.8% drop from Tuesday. With a mere $1 million budget, the film has now reached an extraordinary 121.84x 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 Wednesday number of $5.1M highlights the film’s exceptional staying power for a horror title.
In summary, Obsession is maintaining a steady run.
Reality check: At 121.84x budget ratio after 20 days with a steady run, Obsession stands as one of the highest return-on-investment films in recent Hollywood history.