Obsession, the record-breaking horror film that made a splash in theaters, is coming to Netflix. After a phenomenal box office success and VOD debut, the film from YouTuber-turned-filmmaker Curry Barker will expand its reach through major streaming partners.According to Netflix, the horror film will premiere on the US streaming platform on November 17, 2026, but the release date in other regions may be different. The highly anticipated additions to the streaming service are part of a licensing arrangement that governs how new theatrical releases are transitioned across various platforms.
Michael Johnston stars in Obsession as Bell, a lonely college student whose dangerous desires lead to dire consequences. Image source (Instagram)
The premise and creative inspiration of the film
Obsession tells the story of Bell, a lonely college student played by Michael Johnston, who uses a mysterious toy to wish that his friend Nicky will fall in love with him. Inspired by specific episodes of the animated series’ horror-themed segments, Bell’s adventures in the dark arts lead to catastrophic, unpredictable consequences, pushing the narrative toward a twisting ending. In the film, Inde Navarette plays Nikki.
